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Irish Slang and Phrases Americans Just Don't Understand
March 13, 2023 1:00 pm
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Quare
> Meaning: Very
Quare can mean a range of things, from very, as in, “The kids were quare noisy today,” to terrific, to odd.
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Up to 90
> Meaning: Very busy
Up to 90 can mean flat out busy, as well as incredibly agitated, or having reached your limit.
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Deadly
> Meaning: Very cool, fantastic
Deadly can mean fantastic, brilliant, or just plain awesome, as in, “That cake was deadly!”
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Stall the ball!
> Meaning: Wait a second!
Someone might say, “Stall the ball,” when they mean, “Hold on a minute.”
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Fair play
> Meaning: Well done
Fair play is used as a congratulatory statement, as in, “I heard you passed the bar. Fair play!”
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