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Australian Slang
Garbage can (curbside)
Used when referring to outdoor waste disposal for collection days.
Literal Meaning
Wheelie bin
Actual Meaning
Large wheeled bin for rubbish collection
Examples in Context

Make sure the garbage can is empty and ready for pickup at the curbside.

We need to take the garbage can to the curbside tonight, or we’ll miss the collection tomorrow.

I forgot to put the garbage can out on the curbside before the rubbish truck came.

Helpful Tips
  • 1This phrase is commonly used when discussing rubbish collection days, which may vary by neighborhood.
  • 2In Australia, 'garbage can' often refers specifically to a large wheeled bin that is placed outside for waste collection.
  • 3Pay attention to the context, as people may talk about the garbage can when organizing clean-ups or planning for collection schedules.
Phrase Thesaurus
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