Doing well, sorted, cruising. 'Once the engine started we were away laughing.'
"Got the wifi working - away laughing."
"After the first sale we were away laughing."
Phrases & Expressions · New Zealand slang
Away laughing
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NZ 'all sorted' phrase.
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