Can You Translate Irish Slang?

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1. What do the following mean?

Have a dekko

Explanation

The phrase "Have a dekko" is an informal way of saying "Take a look." "Put up some decking" refers to the act of installing a wooden platform or floor outside, typically in a garden or patio area. "Own a newt" means to possess or have a pet newt, which is a type of small amphibian. Therefore, the correct answer "Take a look" is the most appropriate interpretation for the given phrases.

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Can You Translate Irish Slang? - Quiz

Try to make sense of some Irish slang words or expressions. Do you know what they mean? It's another language! Do you know what each one means or... see moredo you have to guess?
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2. Your noggin

Explanation

The answer is "Your head" because the word "noggin" is a colloquial term used to refer to one's head. It is often used in an informal or playful manner to describe the top part of the body where the brain is located. Therefore, in this context, "Your noggin" is synonymous with "Your head".

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3. Dry up!

Explanation

The phrase "Dry up!" is commonly used to tell someone to stop talking or to be quiet. It can be seen as a command to cease speaking or to end a conversation. Therefore, the correct answer is "Quit talking".

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4. Yer head's cut!

Explanation

The phrase "Yer head's cut!" is a colloquial expression used to dismiss someone's statement or opinion as being nonsensical or untrue. It implies that the person speaking is not thinking clearly or is misinformed. Therefore, the correct answer "You don't know what you are talking about" accurately reflects the meaning and intention behind the given phrase.

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5. Taking the hump

Explanation

The phrase "Taking the hump" is an idiom that means to be in a bad mood or to have a sulk. It is often used to describe someone who is easily offended or upset. The other options, riding a camel and riding over a speed bump, do not have the same meaning as "Taking the hump" and are not idiomatic expressions. Therefore, the correct answer is "Having a sulk."

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6. Your mucker

Explanation

The correct answer is "Your friend" because a friend is someone who is close to you and shares a bond of trust and companionship. They are someone you can rely on, confide in, and spend time with. The other options - mucker, cleaner, and gardener - do not necessarily imply a close relationship or friendship.

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7. You are doolally!

Explanation

The phrase "You are insane!" is used to describe someone as crazy or mentally unstable. In this context, the statement "You are doolally!" is a British slang term that means the same thing as "You are insane!" Therefore, the correct answer is "You are insane!" as it accurately reflects the meaning of the given statement.

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8. Banjaxed

Explanation

The word "banjaxed" is not commonly used and may not be familiar to many people. However, based on the given options, "broken" is the most logical choice. "Funny" and "complicated" do not accurately describe the meaning of "banjaxed", while "broken" aligns with the idea of something being damaged or not functioning properly.

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9. Ructions

Explanation

The given answer "Big trouble" is likely the correct answer because it is the only option that is related to the given words "Ructions, Lots of money, Fast driving". "Big trouble" can be associated with all of these words, as fast driving can lead to trouble, and trouble can potentially involve lots of money. Therefore, "Big trouble" seems to be the most fitting choice based on the given information.

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10. On the pigs back

Explanation

The phrase "on the pig's back" is an idiom that means to be very fortunate or to be in a very advantageous position. This phrase is often used to describe someone who is experiencing great success or good luck. It implies that the person is in a position of abundance and is enjoying the benefits of their good fortune. Therefore, the correct answer "Very fortunate" accurately reflects the meaning of the idiom "on the pig's back".

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11. Doing a line

Explanation

The phrase "going out with someone" typically refers to dating or being in a romantic relationship with someone. In the given options, "snorting cocaine" and "dancing like an American cowboy" do not match the meaning of "going out with someone." Therefore, the correct answer is "going out with someone" as it is the only option that fits the given phrase.

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12. A lick and a promise!

Explanation

The phrase "a lick and a promise" is an idiomatic expression that means to do something quickly and without much effort or thoroughness. It is often used to describe a hasty or superficial cleaning or wash. In this context, it suggests that the person is not taking their time or putting much effort into the task, but rather doing it quickly and carelessly.

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13. That's sticking out!

Explanation

The phrase "That's fantastic!" is the correct answer because it is the only phrase that conveys a positive and enthusiastic response. The other options do not fit the context of the given statement. "Your fly is open!" is a comment about someone's clothing, "It's cold outside!" is a statement about the weather, and "That's sticking out!" is a vague phrase that does not provide any clear meaning. Therefore, "That's fantastic!" is the most appropriate response in this situation.

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14. Foundered

Explanation

The word "foundered" means to fail or collapse, usually in reference to a business or project. In this context, the word "cold" is the correct answer because it is the opposite of "hot" and can be used to describe a temperature that is below normal or not warm. The other options, "lost" and "born," do not have any direct relationship with the word "foundered" or the concept of temperature.

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15. Yes!

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What do the following mean?Have a dekko
Your noggin
Dry up!
Yer head's cut!
Taking the hump
Your mucker
You are doolally!
Banjaxed
Ructions
On the pigs back
Doing a line
A lick and a promise!
That's sticking out!
Foundered
Yes!
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