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Spit the dummy

“He spat the dummy when the umpire made the call.”

To lose one's temper and throw a tantrum.

— Traditional Australia Wisdom, Australia

Source: Traditional Australian idiom, public-domain oral tradition

More Proverbs from Australia

A fair go

“A fair go for all.”

Everyone deserves an equal opportunity and to be treated justly, regardless of background.

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.”

Reassurance that things will work out fine and there is no need to worry.

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

Fair dinkum

“Fair dinkum.”

Something is genuine, honest and true — the real thing.

Source: Traditional Australian colloquialism, public-domain oral tradition

Buckley's chance

“He hasn't got Buckley's chance.”

There is little or no chance of something happening or succeeding.

Source: Traditional Australian saying, public-domain oral tradition

Flat out like a lizard drinking

“Flat out like a lizard drinking.”

Extremely busy or working as fast as one possibly can.

Source: Traditional Australian idiom, public-domain oral tradition

Give it a burl

“Give it a burl.”

Have a go and try something, even if success is uncertain.

Source: Traditional Australian colloquialism, public-domain oral tradition