"as game as Ned Kelly" meaning in English

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Adjective

Audio: EN-AU ck1 as game as Ned Kelly.ogg [Australia]
Etymology: Referring to Ned Kelly (1854-1880), Australian bushranger famed for his bravery against overwhelming odds. Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} as game as Ned Kelly (not comparable)
  1. (Australia) Brave, daring, full of pluck, willing. Tags: Australia, not-comparable

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