Cop on

exp.

Heard in Galway, Wexford, Cork, Dublin and Tipperary

A command to exercise common sense, maturity, or to cease acting foolishly.

In use

Will you stop your messin and cop on to yourself for once?

Posh English

I implore you to cease your foolish antics and acquire a modicum of common sense.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Babes would ye cop on?!An expression urging someone to get a grip or calm down.
  • CopTo look at or catch a sudden glimpse of something or someone.
  • Cop shopA local Garda station or police post.
  • Wise upAn instruction to cop on, stop acting the fool, and talk some sense.
  • Get a gripAn exhortation to return to reality, exercise common sense or wise up.
  • Stall da diggerAn imperative command to stop talking, moving, or acting foolishly.