Tell ya what mate!
Apr 5th 2005, 3:00 pm
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Tell ya what mate!
I was watching a tv programme last night with two Aussie chefs and they finished every sentence with "mate". Now I am prepared to do this when I get out there to blend in and all that but I wondered if confusion arose when playing chess and you say "checkmate mate" or "statemate mate". And what about if you go to the DIY shop for a bench to saw wood on and ask for a "workmate mate". Does this cause confusion?
Apr 5th 2005, 3:08 pm
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Re: Tell ya what mate!
Have you seen the Nemo film??? Just listen to the seagulls as they fly into the sail of that yacht........."mate mate mate mate mate mate mate mate" .....sounds like my local bar 
Apr 5th 2005, 3:28 pm
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Re: Tell ya what mate!
Originally Posted by worzel
I was watching a tv programme last night with two Aussie chefs and they finished every sentence with "mate". Now I am prepared to do this when I get out there to blend in and all that but I wondered if confusion arose when playing chess and you say "checkmate mate" or "statemate mate". And what about if you go to the DIY shop for a bench to saw wood on and ask for a "workmate mate". Does this cause confusion?
I guess you are talking about "Surfing the Menu" (mate) on discovery travel & adventure.... (mate) LOL..... the programme on before it "Never trust a skinny cook" is an aussie guy traveling around Indonisia & the Far East cooking.... he is the other guy from that fishing show with "Rex Hunt"... mate!
Apr 5th 2005, 3:30 pm
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Re: Tell ya what mate!
Originally Posted by Jonahs_mummy
Worzel mate
I guess you are talking about "Surfing the Menu" (mate) on discovery travel & adventure.... (mate) LOL..... the programme on before it "Never trust a skinny cook" is an aussie guy traveling around Indonisia & the Far East cooking.... he is the other guy from that fishing show with "Rex Hunt"... mate!
I guess you are talking about "Surfing the Menu" (mate) on discovery travel & adventure.... (mate) LOL..... the programme on before it "Never trust a skinny cook" is an aussie guy traveling around Indonisia & the Far East cooking.... he is the other guy from that fishing show with "Rex Hunt"... mate!
Apr 5th 2005, 3:59 pm
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Re: Tell ya what mate!
I enjoy that Surfing the Menu, mate.
Apr 5th 2005, 5:06 pm
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Re: Tell ya what mate!
Originally Posted by worzel
That's right mate!
Apr 5th 2005, 6:06 pm
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Re: Tell ya what mate!
Originally Posted by Pollyana
Have you seen the Nemo film??? Just listen to the seagulls as they fly into the sail of that yacht........."mate mate mate mate mate mate mate mate" .....sounds like my local bar
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Apr 5th 2005, 6:24 pm
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Re: Tell ya what mate!
Originally Posted by bridiej
I enjoy that Surfing the Menu, mate.
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Apr 5th 2005, 7:46 pm
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Re: Tell ya what mate!
Originally Posted by worzel
I was watching a tv programme last night with two Aussie chefs and they finished every sentence with "mate". Now I am prepared to do this when I get out there to blend in and all that but I wondered if confusion arose when playing chess and you say "checkmate mate" or "statemate mate". And what about if you go to the DIY shop for a bench to saw wood on and ask for a "workmate mate". Does this cause confusion?
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Apr 5th 2005, 8:01 pm
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Re: Tell ya what mate!
Originally Posted by Carruss
I think they actually say.....'mine, mine, mine, mine' etc etc etc mate!
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I think they're saying 'mate'
kids think they're saying 'mine'
Who knows?!!!
Apr 5th 2005, 8:04 pm
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Re: Tell ya what mate!
Originally Posted by SalSa
We've been arguing about this one in our house for the last few days!!
I think they're saying 'mate'
kids think they're saying 'mine'
Who knows?!!!
I think they're saying 'mate'
kids think they're saying 'mine'
Who knows?!!!
Apr 5th 2005, 8:33 pm
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Re: Tell ya what mate!
I think its defo "Mine, Mine, Mine, Mine...................sorry mate!!
Apr 5th 2005, 9:00 pm
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Re: Tell ya what mate!
Originally Posted by Carla
I think its defo "Mine, Mine, Mine, Mine...................sorry mate!!
Apr 5th 2005, 9:10 pm
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Re: Tell ya what mate!
You've got to say it right...
maaate! How ya doon?
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Apr 5th 2005, 9:41 pm
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Re: Tell ya what mate!
Of course if you come from the South East or London you will already be using 'mate' and will not have to modify your choice of words at all.
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