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    19 Things Every Aussie Has Definitely Said In Summer

    "Fuck off flies."

    Jenna Guillaume
    by Jenna Guillaume

    Editor-at-Large, BuzzFeed Australia

    1. "It's gonna be a scorcher."

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    Everyday watching the weather forecast.

    2. “It’s not even 8am and I’m already sweating.”

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    There's barely any point showering tbh.

    3. “Fuck it’s hot.”

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    Plus its variants "shit, it's hot" and "fuck, it's fucking hot!"

    4. “Christ, it’s still 30 degrees!”

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    TFW you can't sleep because it's still scorching late at night.

    5. "Fuck off flies!"

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    Alternatively, "these fucking flies."

    6. "Where's the esky?"

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    The most important part of any social gathering.

    7. "We need more ice."

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    The second most important part of any social gathering.

    8. "Got any Aerogard?"

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    A must for keeping the mozzies away.

    9. “How many Zooper Doopers are too many?"

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    The limit does not exist.

    10. “If it hits 40 degrees, do we get to go home?”

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    A classic Australian school urban legend.

    11. "It's only going to be 28 today."

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    A "cool" change.

    12. "Let's go to the movies."

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    Purely for the aircon.

    13. "Phwoar!"

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    Always use to describe the heat, often when being smacked in the face by it when exiting an air-conditioned building.

    14. "Slip, slop, slap!"

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    It's practically our national motto.

    15. "Shit, I missed a spot."

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    Happens every time.

    16. “Argh, bindies!”

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    Any time you're not wearing your thongs on grass.

    17. "Ow, ow, ow, ow..."

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    As above, but for stretches of hot sand and/or bitumen.

    18. "Shot!"

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    Said while watching and/or playing cricket (even if it's just in the backyard).

    19. “Macca’s run?”

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    This one transcends seasons tbh.

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