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  1. The phrase "Sweet as" can mean different things based on context but is commonly used to express gratitude, assurance, or casual acceptance. It can be synonymous with "thank you," "it's all good," "no worries," "you're welcome," or "that's cool."

  2. Jul 28, 2015 · In New Zealand, we have slang 'Sweet as', which means 'That's ok', 'No problems', 'All good'. eg. Sorry I'm not going to be able to make it today, my child is sick. Sweet as - can you do next week? I'm wondering how common this phrase is in the rest of the world, and whether people understand its meaning. phrases. slang. new-zealand-english. Share.

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    Sweet as odorous white lilies are. (Oscar Fay Adams)
    Sweet as a nut. (Anonymous)
    Sweet as a rose. (Anonymous)
    Sweet as a sugar plum. (Anonymous)
    Kiss as sweet, as cool fresh stream to bruised and weary feet. (Anonymous)
    Sweet as a honey bee. (Anonymous)
    Sweet as sugar. (Anonymous)
    Sweet as the last smile of sunset. (Edwin Arnold)
    Sweet as that which is forbidden. (Arabic)
    Sweet and calm as is a sister's kiss. (P. J. Bailey)
    Sweet as the joy which sorrow hushes. (Honoré de Balzac)
    Sweet as applause to the actor. (Francis Beaumont and John Fletcher)
    As sweet as spring's first songheard in the grove's retreat. (Anonymous)
    Sweet as the harmonies of spring. (Anonymous)
    Sweet as the solemn sounds of cherubs, when they strike their golden harps. (Anonymous)
    Sweet as the harps that hung by Babel's stream. (Judah Halevi)

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  3. Jun 4, 2006 · More random definitions. Second most common phrase in New Zealand after "awesome". Said when someting is rather good instead of just "good" or "OK". Often followed by "bro".

  4. "Sweet as" is an example of a country developing its own slang, as most do. If you live abroad and hear someone use your home slang, your first thought is likely to be that they have a connection to your country.

  5. I think the idea behind it is 'Sweet as _____' with the recipient inserting whatever beauty their imagination can create. I can imagine the saying being 'Sweet as pie' in the American south.

  6. Sep 8, 2024 · sweet as (not comparable) (UK, Australia, New Zealand, slang) Wonderful, extremely good. His new car is sweet as.