wouldn't shout if a shark bit him

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To be frugal or miserly. Australia,idiomatic
    — 'Yeah, he's as silly as a two-bob watch. And mean. He wouldn't shout [buy a drink] if a shark bit him.' 'Too right, he's got snakes in his pockets. Anyhow, how's the punting?' 'No luck, mate.[…]'

词源

A play on shout, which can mean either “to scream” or “to buy drinks”.
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