Re: [Paddlewise] bouncing boats

From: Nick Gill <nicholas.gill_at_adfa.edu.au>
Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 11:28:28 +1000
>   An interesting Aussie turn of phrase - "had whiskers on it".
> I'm wondering if it just means that something is difficult or is it used in
> other instances also?

yeah, it means its a bit dodgy, possibly a bodgy way to rescuse someone, could be a  bit of a worry when conditions are a bit crook or a bit iffy, or a rescue for those with kangaroos in the top paddock. 

hope that clears it up
nick
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