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tomato sauce
What does tomato sauce mean?
The New Zealand and Australian name for tomato ketchup.
"Pass the tomato sauce for my chips."
Origin
Australasian standard term for what Americans call ketchup.
Frequently asked questions
What does tomato sauce mean in Australia?
In Australia and New Zealand, tomato sauce is the everyday name for what Americans call ketchup, the sweet red condiment for chips, pies and sausages.
Is tomato sauce the same as ketchup?
It's essentially the same thing, though Aussie tomato sauce is often a little runnier and less tangy than American ketchup.
What is 'dead horse'?
'Dead horse' is Australian rhyming slang for tomato sauce, as in 'chuck some dead horse on it'.
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