true blue
phrase · casual
Genuinely Australian; loyal and honest.
How Aussies use it
- He's a true blue Aussie.
- That's a true blue Aussie tradition.
Good to know
A patriotic expression, a bit old-fashioned but well known.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use genuinely Australian instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.