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I like the "yeah nah" expression! (It's best when accompanied with a head nod and shake when it's said.) It's saying "I hear what you are saying, but I don't a
by foobar1962 6y ago
I like the "yeah nah" expression! (It's best when accompanied with a head nod and shake when it's said.)
It's saying "I hear what you are saying, but I don't agree" with typical Aussie friendly honesty, with the implication that the proposition was unreasonable (often laughable).
Example, "Willing to swap late model Honda Civic for Ferrari or Lamborghini, must be road worthy and registered, cash my way if needed." Yeah, nah.
- _carbyau_ 6y agoLike a lot of communication, it's in the delivery. :-) But a lack of intonation or performance delivery (that head nod or shake) leads to a lot of confusion. Furthermore, in text form it can be downright ambiguous. But I do smile when I hear:"Yeah nah, thanks tho' aay."