Rhyming slang is a type of slang in which a word is replaced by words or phrases they rhyme with. In this post, we will share some rhyming slang you would likely find in Australia.

1. Steak and kidney. Meaning: Sydney.
   • Example:
     • In this holiday, Rachel will go to steak and kidney alone. 
       
2. Brave and bold. Meaning: cold.
   • Example:
     • Tonight is really brave and cold. Do you feel it too, Joey? 
       
3. Blood blister. Meaning: sister.
   • Example:
     • Is your blood blister at home, Julie? Chandler needs to see her now. 
       
4. Captain Cook. Meaning: look.
   • Example:
     • Hey, Phoebe! Try to take a Captain Cook the view. It’s so good. 
       
5. Curry and rice. Meaning: price.
   • Example:
     • Monica, would you mind asking the curry and rice to the sales girl? 
       
6. Dog and bone. Meaning: phone.
   • Example:
     • Gunther, please pick up the dog and bone. I’m still in the kitchen.
7. Grim and gory. Meaning: story.
   • Example:
     • Janice and Mike have a great grim and gory from their journey to Tibet.
8. Kitchen sink. Meaning: drink.
   • Example:
     • Do you want me to refill your kitchen sink, Sir? 
       
9. Lemon squash. Meaning: wash.
   • Example:
     • Frank, I think your car needs a lemon squash. It looks so dirty. 
       
10. Nail and screws. Meaning: news.
    • Example:
      • Do you get any nail and screws about Susan? She’s been missing for a week. 
        

Those are some examples on rhyming slang. They sound interesting, right? Try using them in your daily conversation, fellas. :) 

Compiled and written by @fabfebby at @EnglishTips4U on Sunday, March 10, 2013

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