$80 and no gobby

Commonly expressed as '80 bucks and no gobby' but '80 dollars and no gobby' also in use. Expression refers to the act of spending a lot of money or energy and receiving a disappointing or lacklustre result. No connection between the actual price paid and the number '$80' is required. Both the figure of $80 and the act of a gobby are used in a hyperbolic sense. Often used as an expression of sympathetic disbelief at a friend's misfortune or as an expression of frustration when you realise you just got shafted.

'Mate how's that coffee?'
'$80 and no gobby TBH'

'How was your date?'
'ughh it wasn't great, the food was kinda overpriced, I ended up picking up the bill and I don't think he's keen to see me again'
'fuck me, $80 and no gobby.'

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