As tight as a fish's hole

phr.

Heard in Mayo and Cork

Extremely parsimonious with money.

By god hes as tight as a fish's hole.

Posh English

Good heavens, the fellow is remarkably parsimonious.

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork

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