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Irish English phrases and idioms

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  • He's throwing shapes
    Looking for a fight
    Spending lots of money
    Lying
    Flirting
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  • That's gas!
    That's a great idea!
    That's exhausting!
    That's romantic / attractive!
    That's really funny!
  •  15
  • It's a savage craic
    It's a lot of fun / a great activity
    It's a strange event
    It's a wild animal
    It's a boring party
  •  15
  • How's she cutting?
    How sharp is your knife?
    How are you? / How are things?
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  • Stop acting the maggot!
    Being silly / Stop messing around
    Putting yourself at risk
    Pretending to not know something
    Being gross / disgusting
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  • Donkey's years
    A very short time
    A very long time
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  • Stall the ball!
    Great job! / Do that again
    Let's meet again
    Wait / Hold on
    Stop doing that
  •  15
  • I need to go to the jacks
    The bar / pub
    The bathroom / toilet
    Work
    The police
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  • Now you're suckin' diesel!
    Now you've crossed the line!
    Things are going really well now!
    That was a great idea!
    You're being crazy!
  •  15
  • Sure look, I missed the bus.
    This always happens to me.
    Oh well... / That's how it is.
    I'm in shock.
    This makes me very sad.
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  • That concert was deadly!
    Boring!
    Dangerous!
    Too long!
    Fantastic!
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  • C'mere to me
    Come near me emotionaly
    Listen to me
    Give me that
    Come near me physically
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  • The car is banjaxed
    Used for a long time / worn down
    Ugly-looking / Old-looking
    Expensive / fancy
    broken down / It's not working
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  • This phone is gammy.
    Pink / very feminine / well decorated
    It belongs to your grandma
    It's edible
    It has a problem / is slightly defective
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  • I have a hape of ________.
    I have a hatred for something
    I really enjoy something
    I have a fear of something
    I have many / lots / a large amount of something
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  • Delira and excira
    Delighted and excited
    Delicious and excellent
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