Definitions by uttam maharjan

faux pes 

literally false foot. Used in the phrase on the faux pes, meaning at a disadvangage.

Do not eff and blind too much. You may end up being caught on the faux pes by your friends, tarnishing your hard-earned image.

faux pes by uttam maharjan July 25, 2010

lower hand 

disadvantage. Used in the phrase 'have the lower hand'.

In the dispute, you have the lower hand. So you had better surrender.

lower hand by uttam maharjan July 25, 2010

Tassie

Australian (or Aussie) abbreviation for Tasmanian.

The Tassies are visiting us tomorrow.

Tassie by uttam maharjan July 25, 2010

brevies 

abbreviation for abbreviations.

Australian English has more brevies than any other English.

brevies by uttam maharjan July 25, 2010

ambos

Aussie abbreviation for ambulance workers.

The ambos helped the patient reach hospital in time, otherwise he would have died.

ambos by uttam maharjan July 25, 2010

tradies 

Aussie abbreviation for tradesmen.

The tradies are carrying on brisk biz now.

tradies by uttam maharjan July 25, 2010

escapegoat 

a person so clever and smart that they cannot be victimized or duped, a person who can use tricks or manoeuvres to escape a dangerous situation or predicament.

You cannot trap that guy. He is such an escapegoat.

escapegoat by uttam maharjan July 21, 2010