(as) game as Ned Kelly In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "(as) game as Ned Kelly", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-08-11 09:08

Meaning of (as) game as Ned Kelly

(as) game as Ned Kelly spoken language positive comparative

Ned Kelly was an infamous leader of a band of cattle thieves and bank raiders in the 19th century in Australia.

Used to say that someone is very courageous.

He must be as game as Ned Kelly to go into that dark forest alone.

If you want to be successful in this field, be as game as Ned Kelly.

She is as game as Ned Kelly to fight for her rights in front of the board.

Most people dared not to ask anything but he was as game as Ned Kelly and ask the boss to explain his decision.

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