Chuck a sickie refers to taking a day off work in the Aussie lingo, by faking illness. E.g. He threw a sickie to go to the beach means that a person skipped work disingenuously. This is an informal expression that is used in humor at work. Learning it will make you pick up local jokes, tales and inter office conversations. The appropriate use of terms such as the one discussed will help you to communicate with others in relaxed conversations and demonstrate the knowledge of the Australian workplace culture and sense of humor.

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