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This video sums up why you should never take an Irish person literally

“I’d KILL for a cup of tea.” *recoils in horror*

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THE IRISH TURN of phrase is what really sets us apart from the rest of the world.

But, as this sketch by Foil Arms and Hog shows, it has its downsides, in that you can’t really take anything we say at face value. For example:

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Brilliant.

Source: Foil Arms and Hog/YouTube

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