Expressions

Ep034: Expression - Flat Out Like A Lizard Drinking

In today's episode I go over a pretty common Aussie expression, to be "flat out like a lizard drinking", which means to do something at top speed or to be extremely busy. Expression: Flat Out Like A Lizard Drinking We're flat out like a lizard drinking trying to meet our deadline. We’re flat out like a lizard trying to meet our deadline. We’re flat out trying to meet our deadline. That bloke’s been flat out like a lizard drinking painting his house. That…

Ep028: Expression - A chug, to chug, to chug along

In today's episode of Aussie English I'm going to go over how to use the words and expressions "a chug", "to chug" and "to chug along". A chug – of a drink Noun - to take a large gulp of a drink I took a long chug of my beer. To chug – a drink Verb - to consume in large gulps without pausing. He chugged his drink in one go. You are chugging down a lot of wine tonight. A chug – of a motor Noun - a muffled explosive sound or sounds I could hear the chug of…

Ep020: Pronunciation - Needa/Godda/Havda - Expression - Like A Stunned Mullet

In this episode of Aussie English we'll learn a little about the way the pronunciation of words like "need to", "got to" and "have to" change as Aussies speak more rapidly at a natural speed. Need to --> Needa Have to --> Havta/Havda Got to --> Gotta/Godda Note: these changes in…

Ep019: Aussie Expressions When Hearing Bad News

In this episode I cover what we can use as Aussie expressions when that you would use when someone tells you bad news. For example: I broke my leg this week and I'm in hospital. You could say: What a bummer! Too bad! Damn! That sucks! Bugger!

Ep018: Aussie Expressions To Use When Hearing Good Or Bad News

In today's lesson you'll learn a bunch of different Aussie expressions to use in order to respond to good news or bad news that someone may tell you. These responses include questions, which prompt the person telling you the news to explain what happened. They include: Are you kidding? Are you…

Ep017: Aussie Pronunciation - Goin' de vs Gonna - Expression - As Mad As A Cut Snake

In today's lesson we're "gonna" go over the Aussie pronunciation of "going + to" and when it's more natural to say "gonna" or "goin' de". After that I'm "gonna" talk about the expression to be "as mad as a cut snake".

Ep016: Expression - What Gives?

Ep014: Expression "Far Out"

In today's episode... In this mini episode of Aussie English I explain the expressing "Far Out" which is often used as a way of expression surprise or that you are impressed by something. ** Want to wear the kookaburra shirt? Get yours here at https://aussieenglish.com.au/shirt ** Improve your listening skills today – listen, play, & pause this episode – and start speaking like a native English speaker!

Ep013: Expression "To Play By Ear"