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Definitions by Clarencerr

Come a cobber

An Australasian spin on ‘come a cropper,’ usually referring to a more sinister error that has lead to severe harm or death.
‘Woah, did Jake just fall off that cliff?’
Yea, he’d come a cobber on that ledge.’
Come a cobber by Clarencerr November 9, 2025