Irish Slang Phrases

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When you try to show off and it backfires this is used by your comrades as a form of 'in your face' retort

Specific English translation is 'Tough luck old chap'

See also 'Up your Dick' &'That'll tighten ye'

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This has the general meaning of bold but also means annoyed/angry.
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My mouth's licka fur boot.

^ Dehydrated (normally associated with a hangover)

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Used sarcastically to describe a boastful person, e.g. Well aren't you just the cat's pyjamas!?

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Go F#@k yourself - "Why don't ye go Fack Yourself!"
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A person near deaths door
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When someones rulin the town with an iron fist
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One time notorious red light district in Dublin. Talbot Street, Amiens Street, Gardiner Street, Seán McDermott Street. Luminous heaven of a bygone era.
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