fair dinkum

fair dinkum

slang True. Primarily heard in Australia. I have information that proves that explanation to be fair dinkum, so you should believe it.
See also: dinkum, fair
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

fair dinkum

AUSTRALIAN, INFORMAL
If you describe someone or something as fair dinkum, you mean that they are real, fair or honest. I think that convinced people that I was fair dinkum and wouldn't cheat. If you're doing a fair dinkum inquiry, you need the best and most experienced person.
See also: dinkum, fair
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

fair dinkum

1 genuine or true. 2 (of behaviour) acceptable. Australian & New Zealand informal
As a noun dinkum , recorded from the late 19th century, was an English dialect word meaning ‘hard work, honest toil’; it now mainly features as an adjective in various Australian and New Zealand expressions.
See also: dinkum, fair
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

ˌfair ˈdinkum

(AustralE, New Zealand, informal)
1 used to emphasize that something is genuine or true, or to ask whether it is: It’s a fair dinkum Aussie wedding. ‘Burt’s just told me he’s packing up in a month.’ ‘Fair dinkum?’
2 used to emphasize that behaviour is acceptable: They were asking a lot for the car, but fair dinkum considering how new it is.
See also: dinkum, fair
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • dinkum
  • the very dinkum
  • buy a pup
  • sell somebody/buy a pup
  • a bad quarter of an hour
  • accept a wooden nickel
  • don't take any wooden nickels
  • it (only/just) goes to show (you)
  • be in/out of step
  • be out of step
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She was the proverbial "straight shooter" and would be there for anyone if she thought they were being fair dinkum with her.
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Fair dinkum - but just one word of advice, cobbers.
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The lads hope to succeed with the Rams and eventually nurture a successful club on Teesside - fair dinkum!