An animal for

exp.

Heard in Dublin

Extremely fond of something, often to excess or with obsessive enthusiasm.

In use

.He's an animal for the oul gargle.

Posh English

He is frightfully partial to a drop of the amber nectar.

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  • Animal craicExceptionally good fun.
  • That's animalThat is excellent. That is very good.
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