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come the raw prawn

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(idea) by maxlittlemore (2.5 y) (print)   ?   I like it! Tue Jul 24 2001 at 3:29:38

Australian slang

To be act in a naive manner is to come the raw prawn. Similar to refering to someone as green; suggests unripe or immature.

e.g.: Strewth Bluey, don't come the raw prawn with me mate, or I'll give you a flamin' knuckle sandwich!

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