Strine Expression of the Day #2

[hinterland]

away with the pixies

Someone who is away with the pixies is...

a) on holidays
b) not concentrating
c) running away to join the circus
d) at a boarding school

Comments

[khamosh]

B? Not all that familiar with Aussie expressions but this seems a likely meaning.

[hinterland]

yes, b, very good :)

[sparky6892]

that's funny, but it's b.

[hinterland]

I thought it was about time to return to a bit of Strine.
Hope you are well and happy :)

[dragon_moon]

Neat phrase! Is it B?

Away With The Pixies Lyrics

[hinterland]

Yup. Neat, and it is also a song...

I'll cross your path
You won't let me forget it
You can change your name
And make me remember it
And they think that you're too much for words
But they don't know how to show it
They've labeled you most likely to succeed
Though you don't know how they'd know it
I don't want your stories anymore
They were fun when I was four
I'd do away with the Pixies
If you could give me something more
She's away with the Pixies
We'll work it out
We'll make it worthwhile
Cause you can't always change your name
Like your clothes go out of style
And they're jealous cause you know so much
They can't quite get a grip
You're everything they wish they were
You never miss a trick
I don't want your stories anymore
They were fun when I was four
I'd do away with the Pixies
If you could give me something more
She's away with the Pixies