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There is one phrase used here in Australia that I’ve always found a bit quirky. Its “to throw a dead cat on the table”.
In short, “to throw a dead cat on the table” means you’re raising an issue that’s unpleasant (dead cats do smell), can’t really be solved (the cat is dead), and would be avoided by most people (what can you do with a dead cat?). But everyone will talk about the dead cat, which means they won’t be talking about some other topic. More importantly, they wont be talking about a topic you would rather they didn’t, perhaps one you’re trying to hide.
What part of Australia? I've heard it a lot in Canberra and in NSW.
WA. I know Aussie slang isn't as widespread among the young generation, but I'm generally familiar with most of the slang commonly used. I can't say for sure if I've heard it or not, but it doesn't really sound super familiar.
WA. I know Aussie slang isn't as widespread among the young generation, but I'm generally familiar with most of the slang commonly used. I can't say for sure if I've heard it or not, but it doesn't really sound super familiar.
Have to admit, I've only heard it used in fairly political environments.
Have to admit, I've only heard it used in fairly political environments.
I asked a few of my friends around my age, none of them heard of it. I googled the phrase, and the only reference was indeed a political article, so perhaps it was very recently coined, by a journo or something?
I asked a few of my friends around my age, none of them heard of it. I googled the phrase, and the only reference was indeed a political article, so perhaps it was very recently coined, by a journo or something?
I heard it first about ten or so years ago in a political context; the last time I heard was this afternoon when my boss said it.
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