Idioms
What does "Time flies when you're having fun" mean?
You don't notice how long something lasts when it's fun
What are the 2 langauges spoken in Ireland
Irish (Gaeilge) and English
"My mother ____________ to Facebook immediately and now she uses it every day."
TOOK
What does "HMU" mean?
"Hit me up" - a way to say "text/message/call me"
How do you say "galletas" in American English and British English?
American English: Cookies ;
British English: Biscuits
What does "To be under the weather" mean
To be sick
What are the two Irish sports that are very popular in the country today?
Hurling and Gaelic Football
"Don't __________ out now. We really need your help."
What does it mean when someone says "This is wicked/dope/lit"?
Wicked/Dope/Lit = Cool, Awesome, Amazing
How do you say "piso" in American English and British English?
American English: apartment
British English: flat
What does "It costs an arm and a leg" mean ?
Its very expensive
What did St.Patrick banish from Ireland?
Snakes
"Jane hasn't eaten anything all day. She ___________ out at work"
PASSED
What does it mean when someone says "oh no, that's a bummer!"?
That's a bummer = That's a shame / That's disappointing
How do you say "farmacia" in American English and British English?
American English: Pharmacy
British English: the Chemist's
What does "It isn't over until the fat lady sings" mean?
It isnt over yet
What do the colours in the Irish flag symbolise?
Green = represents the native people of Ireland/Catholics.
Orange = represents the British supporters of William of Orange who settled in Northern Ireland in the 17th century (most of whom are Protestant).
White = represents peace between these two groups of people.
"The only way to deal with him was to _______ back on the technique that had always served her best.
FALL
What does it mean when someone says "I'm gonna bounce!"?
I'm gonna bounce = I'm gonna leave
It's similar to saying "ya me piro".
How do you say "paso de zebra" in American English and British English?
American English: crosswalk
British English: zebra crossing
What does " It's the best thing since sliced pan" mean?
It's a really good invention
What happened in Ireland between 1845-1849?
The Potato Blight/ The Famine / The Great Hunger
"Are you hungry? I can ________ something up quickly"
WHIP
What does it mean when a friend tells you "it's on me, I got it"?
It's on me, I got it = I'll pay for you (Te invito)
How do you say "tirita" in American English and British English?
American English: a band-aid
British English: a plaster