That is gold. Usually uttered as "That's gold" it is a general expression of kudos for an action - it is possibly derived from a famous sports call when an Australian won at the Olympics "It's gold, gold, gold for Australia!" Denotes an award winning performance.
How is that. This is always pronounced as one word with two syllables: Howzat??!!! The 's' becomes a voiced fricative 'z' sound. It is a forceful interrogative yelled at a cricket umpire, known as 'an appeal'. When a bowler believes the batsman should be dismissed (when he believes the batsman is 'out') the bowler and his team will yell at the umpire "Howzat??!!!" to appeal for a decision, in the hope the Umpire will raise his finger and dismiss the batsman.
Give it a try, you mug. I have never heard anyone say this, ever. Perhaps it is an expression from Victoria. They are a weird mob down there. See " Have a go, you mug!: below.
Fair crack of the whip. To have had one's fair turn. Witness this dialogue: Son: "Dad, can we go swimming?" Father: "Fair crack of the whip son, you've been in the pool all day." It also could be used to dismiss an unreasonable claim: "Fair crack of the whip, you were clearly off-side" Means the same as "fair suck of the sauce bottle.".
You beauty. This is a very positive expression Heard frequently around race tracks to show approval towards a very fast horse. A particularly good thing.
You little ripper. An expression of approval heard around fast horses with long odds. An exceptionally good thing.
Get that in you. In the vernacular, heard when a friend hands another friend a beer. An understated Australian toast - like "here's mud in your eye". Alternately can be used derisively to mock a rival who is at the receiving end of some bad luck - a bit like "how do you like them apples"
Stick it to them. Actually pronounced as "Stickit to'em". A cry of encouragement for your team to score more points, take more runs, or smack more heads. Also used "stick it up'em".
Have a go, you mug. A word of stern encouragement. To be yelled at your team if they are not "having a go" or trying very hard. Or could be said to an opponent who is trying not very successfully to get back into a game-by pointing out the futility of him even trying.
He has been doing it all day, referee! An ironic call. When a penalty is given early in a game some larrikin will invariably yell "He's been doing it all day, Ref" The earlier this happens in a game the funnier the joke.
Does your mom play too? I have never heard anyone use this expression. Perhaps it is South Australian. Sounds like something a crow eater would say. We would say Mum, not Mom. Possibly an insult by comparing someone to a girl? Could be an Australian misogynistic thing. I am far to liberal to say such a thing.
She has got nothing! A call to point out the opponents lack of depth of talent, strength or fitness.
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