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She'll be right

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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.
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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.
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A dictionary of catch phrases: British and American, from the sixteenth century to the present day
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English in Australia and New Zealand: an introduction to its history, structure and use
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Graffiti on van with the expression "she'll be right" above the
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New Zealand: Land of the Long White Cloud
19–27
ISBN
9780875184142
Psychology Press
Oxford University Press

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