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wouldn't shout if a shark bit him

wouldn't shout if a shark bit him

Cheap, miserly. In Australia, "to shout" is to buy someone something, usually a drink. Primarily heard in Australia. You expect Steve to buy you a drink? Ha! That guy wouldn't shout if a shark bit him!
See also: bit, if, shark, shout

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Du-Portuguese
Melisende-Medieval French
Madai-Biblical
ReddREDEnglish (Rare)
EulaYOO-ləEnglish
Boadicea-Ancient Celtic (Latinized)
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