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OverviewIf you’ve ever wondered why your girlfriend’s a ‘Sheila’ even though her name is Kate, or why your friend in the outer suburbs of Sydney is said to live ‘beyond the black stump’, then this is the book for you! Throwing light on all the quirky, intriguing and downright bizarre words and phrases that make up ‘Australian English’, this entertaining dictionary of slang belongs on everyone’s bookshelf. If you’re an Australian, you’ll be fascinated to find out how some of the sayings came to be; and if you’re a visitor you’ll find it an invaluable resource for understanding what people are actually talking about! Full Product DetailsAuthor: John MillerPublisher: Exisle Publishing Imprint: Exisle Publishing ISBN: 9781775590323ISBN 10: 1775590321 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 01 January 2009 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJohn Miller has been a journalist in regional New South Wales for almost 30 years and is passionate about Australia's history and heritage. As well as making extensive use of written references to compile The Lingo Dictionary, John interviewed Australians from all walks of life – from outback characters to schoolkids – to ensure he captured every nuance of Australia's unique language as it's spoken today. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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