The words of Australia

Australia — quotes, proverbs & wisdom

Real words from the people of Australia, each with a verified source. New quotes are added as each is fact-checked.

“A fair go for all.”

A fair go

Source: Traditional Australian saying, public-domain oral tradition (widely cited as a core national value)

“She'll be right, mate.”

She'll be right, mate

Source: Traditional Australian colloquial saying, public-domain oral tradition

“Fair dinkum.”

Fair dinkum

Source: Traditional Australian colloquialism, public-domain oral tradition

“He hasn't got Buckley's chance.”

Buckley's chance

Source: Traditional Australian saying, public-domain oral tradition

“Flat out like a lizard drinking.”

Flat out like a lizard drinking

Source: Traditional Australian idiom, public-domain oral tradition

“Give it a burl.”

Give it a burl

Source: Traditional Australian colloquialism, public-domain oral tradition

“No worries.”

No worries

Source: Traditional Australian colloquialism, public-domain oral tradition

“Don't come the raw prawn with me.”

Don't come the raw prawn

Source: Traditional Australian idiom, public-domain oral tradition

“Dry as a dead dingo's donga.”

Dry as a dead dingo's donga

Source: Traditional Australian idiom, public-domain oral tradition

“Bring a plate.”

Bring a plate

Source: Traditional Australian social custom/saying, public-domain oral tradition