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Definition of Balmain in English: Balmainproper nounbalˈmeɪn A harbourside suburb of Sydney, close to the city centre.
Phrases 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. |