Friday, September 4, 2009

Learn to speak Kiwi (part 2)

turns of phrase:
“have a go” or “its your go” = it’s your turn

take the piss = to be given a hard time for something

full on - dense, challenging, difficult...as in “that reading was full on”

Are you winning? (asked if someone walks up when you are studying ) = are things going well?, are you getting a lot done?

Crack up = that’s funny
Good on ya! = congratulations (can be used sarcastically as well)
heaps = lots....as in "there were heaps of sheep in the road"

terms:
torch = flashlight
lolly = candy
rubber = eraser
boot = trunk of a vehicle

take-away = takeout; also a type of fast food restaurant which only serves takeout (they have no tables to sit at.) Typical options are hamburgers, fish and chips, and chinese (often all at the same place).

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