Irish Sayings

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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? Solid Stupid Reliable Good friends

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

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

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

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

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

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

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