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Getting the best from new Kiwis
He’s a born and bred liar. =lied all
his life
Mori Ori =before Maori
Every Tom, Dick and Harry has a TV. =everyone
Many men use the toilet as a bolthole from
nagging wives. =safe place
He broke the window then bolted down
the street. =ran very fast
The bolt came off the machine.
=metal joining equipment
He has short arms and deep pockets.
=doesn’t want to spend money, tightarse
He was fast-tracked through the company.
=promoted very fast
He was open about being gay. =not trying to
hide it
She bathed in the aura of her son’s
graduation. =shared the thrill/joy
She dropped her son’s name when the boss
said he was looking for someone.
He speaks Korean fluently.
Yeah, right! =I don’t believe it.
telly, boobtube, one-eyed monster =TV
She’s a wannabe dancer. =wants to be
He’s committed All Blacks fan.
=dedicated
She’s committed to the State
hospital. =sent to(officially), mental/asylum
rhetorical question =doesn’t expect answer
He has a craving for soju. =really wants it
craving for knowledge =strong desire
useless mouths
Australasia
Oceania
hub=centre
hubdub=noise
He gained notoriety as a sexual
predator. =a very bad reputation
The economy is in a moribund state.
=dying, not moving up
U.K. (slang for people) England (Pom)
Scotland (Geordie)
Wales (Taffy)
Northen Ireland (Mick)