Aussie English

This is the very first episode of Ask Pete Anything a series I’m starting where you guys get to call the shots and decide what I talk about by asking me about anything and everything. Whether it’s about me personally, about Australia, about English, about what I think of X, …

In this episode I explain the expression “to kick the dog” as well as how and when it is used. This may be a much more Australia specific, or even my family specific, expression, and it’s said in a more humorous setting.  Expression – To kick The Dog G’day guys! …

n today’s episode I explain how to use the expression “To Have Other Fish To Fry” or “To Have Bigger Fish To Fry”, and give you some examples and exercises as well. Expression – To Have Other/Bigger Fish To Fry G’day guys. Welcome to this episode of Aussie English. Today …

In this episode I explain another idiom that involves animals, “To hold your horses”, which is said when asking someone to be patient, to wait, to hold on. Expression – To Hold Your Horses G’day guys! Welcome to this episode of Aussie English. Today is yet again one more idiom, …

Learn Australian English in this post where I teach you another 10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. To clip someone’s wings Figurative meaning: To restrain someone or to reduce their freedom. Literal meaning: If you clip the wings of a bird you prevent it from flying away. …

In today’s episode I explain how to use another common English expression, “To have ants in one’s pants” more commonly used as, “To have ants in your pants”. Expression – To Have Ants In One’s Pants Hey guys. Welcome to this episode of Aussie English. It’s another episode including expressions …

In this episode I explain what the expression “to pig out” or “to pig out on something” means, as well as how and when to use it.  So, welcome to this episode guys. Another Aussie English expression episode. Today we’re going to do the expression “To pig out”. So, …

Learn Australian English in this post where I teach you how to use 10 Commonly Used Bird Idioms that I either frequently hear or use myself. 1. A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush Figurative meaning: It’s better to be happy with what you have than to …

In today’s episode I cover the expression “Like water off a duck’s back”, what it means as well as how and when to use it. I also briefly touch on the differences between how Americans and Australians pronounce the word “water”, as well as the pronunciation shift from a “T” …