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Irish Sayings

Created by 1916

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Irish Sayings game quiz
"These sayings can be heard and understood throughout Ireland. Do you know what they mean? "

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. If you heard the term "a right headcase" what would it mean?
    A teacher/professor
    A very nice helmet.
    Someone who goes over the top in a good or a bad manner
    A storage container for headphones


2. If someone told you "Not a child in the house washed" what would they mean?
    I'm late/behind with housework.
    They are very poor.
    The water supply is off.
    Everyone's dirty.


3. If you overheard someone saying "Thick as two planks" what did they mean?
    Good friends
    Solid
    Stupid
    Reliable


4. If someone asks you "What's the crack?" what are they referring to?
    What's that noise?
    What's the big hole in the wall?
    Reference to narcotics.
    What's happening?


5. If the statement "It's lashing down" is made, what does it mean?
    Very heavy rain.
    With great speed.
    Severe punishment.
    Verbal abuse.


6. "The head on you and the price of turnips!" In Ireland, what does this mean?
    Something said to a greengrocer.
    Something said to a person with facial deformity.
    Something said to a farmer.
    Something said to person that is not looking their best/often hung-over.


7. Widely used in Ireland is the quote "Some langer" but what is it referring to?
    A large plot of land.
    Offering an alcoholic drink to someone.
    Someone foolish.
    Reference to a tall person.


8. If you are told to "Cop on" in Ireland, what are you being asked to do?
    Get up.
    Game on.
    Hurry up.
    Come to your senses.


9. "Begrugger" What is this a common reference to?
    A bank loan.
    A person begging.
    A person who is envious.
    Heavy farm machinery.


10. "Tis only massive". What does this popular Co.Cork phrase mean?
    It's great/brilliant.
    It's very ugly.
    It's really big.
    It's very tall.


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