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Australian English Idioms

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Beyond the black stump: An Australian idiom idicating that even if you go as far as you can, the black stump is still a little further.
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.
Mad as a cut snake: One who is mad as a cut snake has lost all sense of reason, is crazy, out of control.
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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