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Blood is worth bottling
If an Australian says to you "Your blood is worth bottling", he/she is complimenting or praising you for doing something or being someone very special.
Cut down the tall poppies
If people cut down the tall poppies, they criticise people who stand out from the crowd.
Dog-whistle politics
When political parties have policies that will appeal to racists while not being overtly racist, they are indulging in dog-whistle politics.
On the wallaby track
In Australian English, if you're on the wallaby track, you are unemployed.
See which way the cat jumps
If you see which way the cat jumps, you postpone making a decision or acting until you have seen how things are developing.
She'll be apples
A very popular old Australian saying meaning everything will be all right, often used when there is some doubt.
Up a gum tree
If you're up a gum tree, you're in trouble or a big mess.

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