As a nation, we have some VERY interesting phrases that you just won't hear anywhere else. They are completely brilliant and we wouldn't be without them, even if some take a little explaining.
Here are just a few of the phrases that only Irish people can get away with saying.
1) Im dying a death (But dying is death, right?)
2) Im off to get the messages (You what now? Only in Ireland would we call nipping out to get some groceries ''buying the messages.)
3) Horse that into the press there. (Usually muttered when you're putting away said messages. )
4) You're letting all the bad air in
(So just how many types or air are there exactly? At least we know that you should never leave the front door open.)
5) She ate the head off me ( Okay, just a little bit melodramatic doncha think? It usually just means someone got a little bit angry. Well, thank God for that.)
6) Take her handy (Wait, what? Who are we taking handy exactly?)
7) Cop yourself on (Cop myself on to what? We might never know.)
8) Its not off the ground she licked it ( In other words, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. We're not exactly sure where this Irish version came from but it just doesn't have the same ring to it. )
9) I will yeah ( Usually means no)
10) She has some neck ( She is a brazen and cheeky little wagon.)
11) Grand ( It'll do )
12) A good bit ( Loads. I want loads. Don't skimp on me. )
13) The tea is wet ( The tea has been made and is now ready for consumption. )
14) Will you have a mineral ( Have you any desire for a carbonated beverage? )
15) Would you be well ( Only an individual that is lacking any real common sense would act in that manner. )
16) Ah, you'll have one ( TAKE A FUCKING BISCUIT OR I SWEAR TO FUCK. )
17) How bad ( Things could be a lot worse. Relax. )
18) Any craic ( I want to hear your most recent source of gossip, immediately. )
19) Go way! ( I am in shock at what you are telling me, please stay where you are and continue talking. )
20) Theres your man now ( We were recently talking about that gentleman, and now he is here. )
21) You're a scut ( You are a brazen little brat. )
22) She was throwing shapes ( She was dancing in a very committed manner. )
23) Gas ( Very funny)
24) Hes a ride ( Hes very attractive )
25) The road is in shite ( The road is in very poor condition and you may struggle to navigate it. Take care.)
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