Just when I think I've heard all the crazy phrases the Kiwi language has to offer, I'm presented with this little gem from my flatmate after watching a commercial of some guy bungy jumping off the Auckland Sky Tower.
Me: That looks like it would rock!
Flatmate: I think you'd pack your Daks.*
Me:(I do a fast process of all of my known Kiwi phrase references and come up blank.) Um, please translate.
Flatmate: Pack your Daks...you know...crap your pants.
Me: Oh, okay, that too, but it would still rock.
*Correct spelling for Daks provided by Fi.
That one's a keeper. I'll be incorporating it into my daily vernacular.
Posted by: Laura | Saturday, 22 July 2006 at 09:07 AM
Me too! I am gonna use that every chance I get!
I learn so much when I come here...
Posted by: Mr. Fabulous | Sunday, 23 July 2006 at 07:00 AM
Dacks is actually for Daks, a well known mens clothing manufactuter.
True.
Posted by: Fi | Monday, 24 July 2006 at 09:30 PM
I'm sure Daks is proud to have such a quotable attributed to them. I may have to use it, too.
Posted by: Kevin | Tuesday, 25 July 2006 at 10:48 AM
Ha ha!
I got that straight away - but it IS the first time I've heard it!
*files away for future use*
Posted by: TC | Wednesday, 26 July 2006 at 01:00 AM