Meanings
- AustraliaNew ZealandcolloquialEverything will be all right.
‘Will it hurt?’ Duke was a small republic of concern to Dot. ‘No way. Piece of cake. She′ll be apples.’
1997, David Ireland, The Chosen, page 3182 more examples
“She′ll be right,” Bob exuded a confidence much out of touch with the reality of the situation, “She′ll be apples.”
1983, Neil Appleford, The Dish Licker, page 62The thought made him smile and he patted Cec on the shoulder. ‘She′ll be apples,’ he encouraged, and Cec took up his cup.
1989, Kerry Greenwood, “Cocaine Blues”, in Introducing the Honourable Phryne Fisher, Omnibus, page 31
Synonyms & antonyms
Origin
From rhyming slang - apples and spice = nice; compare she's apples.
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