Pommy bashing In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Pommy bashing", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-19 08:02

Meaning of Pommy bashing

Pommy bashing New Zealand Australia British informal slang

This idiom is used for physical or verbal attacks on the English.

Sydney is worth living; however, we can't stand pommy-bashing. We plan to move to another place.

The never-ending pommy bashing by many Australians, particularly in the media, is becoming irritating.

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Speak out the problem
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Someone who ruins others' fun and enjoyment

don't blame (one)

Used to say that someone does not place the blame on one for something

lay into (someone or something)

Used to describe attacking someone verbally or physically.

fling, sling, etc. mud (at somebody)

To say bad things about someone to damage their reputation

Origin of Pommy bashing

"Pommy" is a possibly insulting Australian word for a British person. It might have come from rhyming slang using the words "pomegranate" and "immigrant."

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