A Conversation for Australian Slang

Flat out lizard

Post 1

Pseudemys

As far as I can see, this one hasn't cropped up yet:
Flat out like a lizard drinking: Means 'passed out'. Comes from a small desert living lizard that drinks by lying on its back and collecting dew on its stomach.


Flat out lizard

Post 2

Spinifex

Interesting. I have always thought "Flat out like a lizard drinking" referred to how fast one was travelling, presumably because lizards drink fast when they get the chance!


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