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Did the barry

Australian slang meaning to disappear suddenly, leave a place abruptly. Tasmanian; originating from the Australian slang "to do the Harry", which was Australian slang for "to do the Harold Holt" - also meaning to disappear suddenly (after former Australian Prime Minister Harold Holt, who disappeared suddenly without a trace in 1967).
"Darryl did the barry when he heard police sirens approaching"

"Woke up hungover beside some girl I didn't know, so I did the barry"

"Where did Shane go?" "Don't know. He did the barry when he saw your face."
by Maccas75 May 30, 2020
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We did it!

A phrase used by members of the Australian Greens when something "progressive" happens—particularly if it was achieved by someone unrelated to the party.
"Netflix removed problematic comedians from their platform. We did it!" - Adam Bandt (not real quote).
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did the sums right

Offered a math teacher oral pleasure in exchange for a high grade in a class.
Mick: How did he get an A in calculus?
Tone: He did the sums right
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Debbie did it

When you don’t have an excuse for something
Mom: Why did you shit on your Computer

Son: UHH DEBBIE DID IT
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did a Trump

Refusing to accept a defeat when its obvious you have lost
Fred did a trump when they lost the tennis match
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Did a Rob

To make a complete and utter cock up so something
Oh sh;t I cocked that right up! I did a Rob“.
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did a rob

To make a complete and utter cock up of something
Oh sh;t I cocked that right up! I did a Rob
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