Aussie English AE 1400 - Expression: What Goes Around Comes Around
Jan 25, 2026
A lively breakdown of the phrase 'what goes around comes around' with literal and figurative meanings. Vivid everyday examples of karma in friendships, work, kindness and parking drama. Pronunciation practice focusing on rhythm, glottal T and linking sounds. A fun detour into boomerang history and how it ties to the theme.
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Actions Return Like A Boomerang
- "What goes around comes around" images actions returning like a boomerang to you.
- Pete Smissen links the phrase to karma and moral consequences that arrive over time.
Use The Phrase As A Gentle Warning
- Use this phrase in casual warnings, storytelling, or to point out consequences.
- Alternatives include "you reap what you sow" and "play stupid games, win stupid prizes."
The Dodgy Mate And The Missing Jumper
- Pete tells a story about a dodgy mate who borrows and never returns things.
- When his favourite jumper goes missing, the host says, "what goes around comes around."