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PRONUNCIATION OF SHE'LL BE RIGHT

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WHAT DOES SHE'LL BE RIGHT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

She'll be right

She'll be right is a frequently used idiom in Australian and New Zealand culture that expresses the belief that "whatever is wrong will right itself with time", which is considered to be either an optimistic or apathetic outlook. The term can also be used to refer to a situation or object which is not perfect but is good enough to fulfil its purpose. In this usage, "she" represents everything, allowing the phrase to be used both in circumstances of extreme hardship and in casual speech referring to everyday events. Related terms also used with the same meaning include She'll be apples and She's good. In recent years, the term has taken on a less than flattering connotation, with "a she'll-be-right attitude" referring to a willingness to accept a low-quality or makeshift situation rather than seek a more desirable solution.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SHE'LL BE RIGHT

she is no spring chicken
she-bear
she-cat
she-devil
she-goat
she-male
she-oak
she-wolf
she´d
she´ll
she´s
she´s apples
she´s jake
shea
shea butter
sheading
sheaf
sheaflike
sheafy
sheal

WORDS THAT END LIKE SHE'LL BE RIGHT

all right
all-right
alright
birthright
bright
by right
cartwright
copyright
downright
eight
far right
far-right
fright
in one´s own right
outright
playwright
right
the right
upright
wainwright
wright

Synonyms and antonyms of she'll be right in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «she'll be right» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SHE'LL BE RIGHT

Find out the translation of she'll be right to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

她马上就
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ella va a estar bien
570 millions of speakers

English

she´ll be right
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

वह ठीक हो जाएगा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وقالت انها سوف يكون على حق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

она будет права
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ela vai estar certo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সে ঠিক হয়ে যাবে
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

elle sera à droite
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Dia betul
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

sie wird richtig sein
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

彼女は右のようになります
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

그녀는 괜찮을거야
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dheweke bakal bener
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

cô ấy sẽ ngay
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அவள் சொல்வது சரிதான்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ती योग्य असेल
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

O haklı olacak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

lei sarà giusto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ona będzie prawo
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

вона буде права
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ea va fi corect
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αυτή θα είναι σωστή
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

sy sal reg wees
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Hon kommer strax
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hun vil være riktig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of she'll be right

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SHE'LL BE RIGHT»

The term «she'll be right» is very widely used and occupies the 19.954 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SHE'LL BE RIGHT» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about she'll be right

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SHE'LL BE RIGHT»

Discover the use of she'll be right in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to she'll be right and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
She'll Be Right: Country Women Battling the Odds
This book is a series of profiles of outstanding New Zealand women of the land.
Rachel Goodchild, 2007
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National Museum of Australia: Tangled Destinies
IS NOW HER RIGHTEOUS MUSE. GOD KNOWS MATE, SHE'LL BE RIGHT. SO AT THE BUS STOP WAITING OR ELSE JUST ARRIVED, THAT SECRET TEXT WE TRUST TO EVERYONE TO TELL THE LONGINGS OF A TIRED PILGRIM ...
Dimity Reed, 2002
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ThirdWay
'Not to worry, she'll be right.' Not to worry about politics, about religion, about thinking - things will turn out okay. Many in Australia would not recognize my ' failure' theme, nor would want to. I suspect that the 'she'll be right' attitude is actually ...
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World Englishes Paperback with Audio CD: Implications for ...
For example, Australians may say 'she'll be right' meaning 'it'll be (all) right'. Here is an example of this use recorded from the radio: (7) A: .. .and thank Sophie B: yeah she'll be right A: she'll be right . . . good on ya Here 'she'll be right' does not  ...
Andy Kirkpatrick, 2007
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Sydney
SHE'LL BE WHITE, MATE One of the great contradictions of Australian life is the accepting, no-worries, 'she'll be right, mate' attitude that stands in sharp contrast to an ugly, isolation-bred xenophobia pervading some sections of society.
Charles Rawlings-Way, 2010
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The Four Horsemen
... I'll have someone go upstairs and fetch her for you. She said she'd come down and talk to you.” “Great. That'll be fine,” Jack said, relieved. “Yes,” Elizabeth said in agreement. “That would be just great.” “Well fine. She'll be right down.
Michael Williams, 2005
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Coyote's Creed
You'll be normal to her, but she'll be right there, on the edge. There will come a day where she goes into herself and never comes out, but at least you'll know it wasn't you that did it.” I don't know how much time passes before I answer.
Vaughn R. Demont, 2011
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Shorter Dictionary of Catch Phrases
she'll be right! see she's right! she'll die wondering refers to an elderly virgin. A chiefly Australian catch phrase of the 20th century. Hence the phrase at least she won't die wondering, applied (since around 1920) to a woman who marries late ...
Rosalind Fergusson, 2003
9
The Archaeology of Australia's History
Ingenuity was almost limitless and it is hardly surprising that people came to shrug their shoulders and say 'She'll be right'; they often had no choice. Another aspect of Australian houses that interests the archaeologist is the design and style of ...
Graham Connah, 1993
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Dictionary of Catch Phrases
In Aus. she's apples! and she's sweet! are synonyms. she'll be right! is a common reassurance. Cf the Aus. she'll be jake. she's sitting on a goldmlne. A 'men only' c.p., usu. applied to an attractive, demure girl apparently unaware of her own ...
Eric Partridge, 1992

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SHE'LL BE RIGHT»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term she'll be right is used in the context of the following news items.
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Julian Hughes: Safety reform bill needed to move past 'she'll be right
We all know that too many Kiwis die at work each year, but we seem less willing to do something meaningful about this unacceptable situation, writes Z Energy's ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
2
Aussies say 'she'll be right mate' to their finances
Most Australians seemed to follow a "she'll be right mate" mentality when it comes to their financial health, with eight out of 10 not seeking professional financial ... «Money Management, Jun 15»
3
Work safety record must be fixed
The national she'll be right attitude, especially where heavy machinery is involved, persists to an unsatisfactory degree. Forestry, mining and farming are notable ... «Stuff.co.nz, Jun 15»
4
Our 'she'll be right' quad bike culture needs to end now
The six-year-old's death on a quad bike in the Wairarapa is heart-breaking for her family. Police said Abigail was wearing a helmet and riding a child-sized quad ... «The Dominion Post, Jan 15»
5
'She'll be right': Severed hand saved by relaxed attitude
When Justy McLean arrived at hospital with his severed hand in a chilly bin, surgeons were stunned at his "she'll be right" attitude. In April of this year, ... «TVNZ, Nov 14»
6
In cultural fight, she'll be right
To interpret as weakness the tolerance of differences, our “she'll be right, mate” attitude, a critical media, individuality, an outward disrespect for authority and an ... «The Australian, Oct 14»
7
Pike re-entry plan not 'she'll be right'
The Pike River re-entry plan can't be approached with a "she'll be right" attitude, Solid Energy's boss says. Solid Energy chief executive Dan Clifford released a ... «Stuff.co.nz, Sep 14»
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She'll Be Right Mate: Survey Says Australians Warming to China
The Australian public's regard for China has been gauged in a new survey, and the results suggest relations between the two countries are getting warmer. «Wall Street Journal, Jun 14»
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No more she'll be right
Indeed this is the Northern Territory, a place of limber rules and lax enforcement, where “she'll be right” often passes for an ample explanation. And that can be ... «The Australian, May 14»
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Pension age will rise to 70 after “she'll be right” attitude
“If there's anything that comes out of today, it is proof that the 'she'll be right' attitude of our political opponents is not good enough and it was never going to work ... «Wealth Professional, May 14»

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