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词汇 Balmain
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Definition of Balmain in English:

Balmain

proper nounbalˈmeɪn
  • A harbourside suburb of Sydney, close to the city centre.

Phrases

  • Balmain boys don't cry

    • informal Used to emphasize the reputed toughness of men from Balmain.

      Balmain boys don't cry mate, they only bruise a little
      Example sentencesExamples
      • He told a royal commission, "Balmain boys don't cry. But if you prick us with a pin, we bleed like anyone else."
      • I'm conscious of a statement by a very prominent Australian who says Balmain boys don't cry.
      • Balmain boys may not cry but they can get emotional when asked what makes being a dad so special.
      • He once famously said that Balmain boys don't cry.
      • It will be interesting to see how many Balmain Boys will be crying that night.

Origin

Named after William Balmain, landowner 1762–1803.

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