be on (one's) Pat Malone



be on (one's) Pat Malone

To be without anyone else; to be on one's own. Australian rhyming slang referring to a ballad about an Irishman (called Pat Malone) who suffered numerous misfortunes after emigrating to Australia. Primarily heard in Australia. To be quite honest, after a hectic week of work, I much prefer being on my Pat Malone than spending the weekend around a bunch of people. Mary's been on her Pat Malone ever since Rupert broke up with her last week.
See also: Malone, on, pat

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
BŁAŻEjBWAH-zhayPolish
ElenEL-enWelsh
ValorieVAL-ə-reeEnglish
Maquinna-Native American, Nuu-chah-nulth
Aldegondaahl-də-KHAWN-dahDutch
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