go-getter = someone who likes to achieve their goals
Example: She's a great worker; a real go-getter
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Common Kiwi/Aussie words and expressions, links to my favourite websites for teaching and learning the English language, and my observations about my adopted hometown, Brisbane.
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19 April, 2012
04 April, 2012
Daily Kiwi/Aussie Slang
as good as gold = very good / well behaved
Example: That child is as good as gold.
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Example: That child is as good as gold.
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23 March, 2012
Daily Kiwi/Aussie Slang
gear = clothing / equipment
Example: I need to take lots of gear with me when I go camping.
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Example: I need to take lots of gear with me when I go camping.
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08 March, 2012
Daily Kiwi/Aussie Slang
gay = homosexual
Example: My friend went to the gay pride parade at the weekend.
Often this was used to refer to men only; it is now also used for women.
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Example: My friend went to the gay pride parade at the weekend.
Often this was used to refer to men only; it is now also used for women.
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