Popular Kiwi Sayings
Mar 4th 2009, 10:15 am
#91
Just Joined
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Re: Popular Kiwi Sayings
Is "de facto" still used in ordinary conversation to describe a partner you live with but aren't married to? Or was it ever? I forget.
Mar 4th 2009, 8:33 pm
#92
Sleazy Dippin Doodle
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Re: Popular Kiwi Sayings
it's a pretty common term here yes. And in Australia.
Apr 27th 2009, 6:59 am
#93
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Re: Popular Kiwi Sayings
"Eventuate" is annoying me at the moment. It's not in my dictionary but ???
Apr 27th 2009, 9:37 pm
#94
Truth is the safest lie.
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Re: Popular Kiwi Sayings
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Apr 27th 2009, 11:23 pm
#95
you dewty owld maan!
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Re: Popular Kiwi Sayings
how about "Speedos"?
at Friday drinks once I mentioned that MrsL bought me a present when we got engaged - I bought her the ring and she got me (the sad anorak that I am) a pair of "speakers" - my boss thought I said speedos and there was much merriment......
at Friday drinks once I mentioned that MrsL bought me a present when we got engaged - I bought her the ring and she got me (the sad anorak that I am) a pair of "speakers" - my boss thought I said speedos and there was much merriment......
