General
fair suck of the sav
What does fair suck of the sav mean?
A plea for fairness or a fair share; 'sav' is a saveloy sausage.
"Fair suck of the sav, that's not my fault!"
Origin
Australian idiom; a comic call for a fair share.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'fair suck of the sav' mean?
It's a comic plea for fairness or a fair share, roughly meaning 'come on, be fair'.
What is the 'sav' in 'fair suck of the sav'?
'Sav' is short for saveloy, a type of sausage, so the phrase jokingly asks for a fair suck of the sausage.
Is 'fair suck of the sav' rude?
No, it's affectionate and humorous. It's a light-hearted way to protest something unfair.
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