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15 Irish phrases that actually mean something completely different

“I’ll be there in 2 minutes!” = I’m not even at the bus stop yet.

1. I will, yeah

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What it really means: Absolutely not.

2. Sure, this is it

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What it really means: This conversation has reached its natural conclusion and I cannot think of anything else to say to you.

3. Will we go out for one?

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What it really means: This night is going to end in Zaytoon, isn’t it?

4. No, really, I’m only staying for one

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What it really means: I’m actually on antibiotics, so I shouldn’t even be drinking.

5. I’m two minutes away

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What it really means: I’m actually still waiting for the bus. Okay, I’m not even at the bus stop. Alright, I’m shaving my legs.

6. I’m really happy with my Leaving Cert results, yeah

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What it really means: I didn’t get enough points for physio and I am quietly devastated. Excuse me.

7. Ann/Due

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What it really means: It might be here in 5 minutes. It might not. Such are the vagaries of Dublin Bus Real Time.

8. It’s a glorious day!

What it really means: It’s actually only 16 degrees, but we have been conditioned to believe that this is “glorious”. Ireland!

9. No hassle at all!

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What it really means: This is actually a humongous inconvenience and I will hold it against you for the rest of the day.

10.  Don’t let me keep you!

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What it really means: I WANT TO ESCAPE.

11. Sorry, I can’t hear you

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What it really means: We’re literally in the middle of the dancefloor. Why are you trying to have a deep meaningful conversation with me?

12. Haha, yeah

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What it really means: We’re still in the middle of the dancefloor, but I can’t ask you to repeat yourself again.

13. (upon hearing someone is pregnant!) Oh wow, congratulations!

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What it really means: Suzanne actually told me three weeks ago and I have had multiple Whatsapp conversations about it.

14. I’ll catch up with you over Christmas!

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What it really means: I have no intention of getting in contact with you.

15. We’ll be grand

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What it really means: We’re totally f**ked, aren’t we?

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