Popping In, On and Out

Aussies love the “pop.” Not as in pop music, I am not sure about that, but the frequency of usage for the word pop is overwhelming. The doctor says, “Pop in this gown” or “Pop your tongue out.” The gardener advises, “Pop these bulbs into the soil in a sunny spot,” or “Pop your gloves on before digging into soil.” The mechanic squeaks, “Pop out of your car and turn off the engine.” The teacher screams “Pop your hats onto your heads when it’s sunny out!” My boss invites me, “Pop into my office when you’re ready to meet.” As you see in the picture, the sunflower popped its head out into the sun, too!