Game as Ned Kelly And Why It Means Bravery
Imagine someone suggesting a terrifying climb, a dangerous adventure or an apparently mad challenge. An Aussie might say: “You’d have to be game as Ned Kelly to do that.” That doesn’t mean the person resembles Ned Kelly in every respect. It means they’re exceptionally brave, daring or willing to take a risk. The expression comes from the legend surrounding Ned Kelly, Australia’s most famous bushranger. The Australian National Dictionary Centre defines the phrase as meaning fearless in the face of the odds, or foolhardy. Meaning “Game as Ned Kelly” means extremely brave, daring or foolhardy. Example “You’re going skydiving tomorrow? You’re game as Ned Kelly, mate.” 「明日スカイダイビングするの？ ずいぶん度胸があるね。」 日本語での解説 日本語なら「度胸がある」「怖いもの知らず」「大胆だ」などが近いでしょう。 ただし、Ned…