Forgotten Northern Ireland phrases that we used to hear all the time

If there is one thing for certain, the Northern Irish vernacular is hard to beat. However, if you use some of our terms or phrases anywhere else, it could lend you in a bit of bother.

Going to see a man about a dog As children, many would have heard their father provide this answer, "Going to see a man about a dog" when he wished for his whereabouts to remain a mystery. Many kids were often left disappointed when their Dad would return home empty-handed without a pup.I berks! "I berks!" was a phrase used by children back in the day any time you or your mates were headed for the sweet shop.

Sixth telly "Sixth telly" used to be heard on the streets of Belfast city in the evening as the Belfast Telegraph boys shouted at the top of their voices. The most popular edition was the sixth as most people were on their way home when it came out.If someone said, "I'm away up the stairs to throw myself down", they were heading up to bed to have a rest.

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