Babes would ye cop on?!

exp.

Heard in Dublin and Cavan

An expression urging someone to get a grip or calm down.

In use

C'mon And We Go Out?" "Babes Would Ye Cop On?!

Posh English

Shall we venture out this evening?

  • Cop onUsually said to someone who is acting stupidly or has said something stupid. One can add…
  • CopTo look at or catch a sudden glimpse of something or someone.
  • Cop shopA local Garda station or police post.
  • DeckTo cop onto something, to get/understand a concept.
  • Mup ou of itA term used to tell a person to cop themselves on or come to their senses.
  • Wise upAn instruction to cop on, stop acting the fool, and talk some sense.

FAQ

What does Babes would ye cop on?! mean?

An expression urging someone to get a grip or calm down.

How do you use Babes would ye cop on?!?

For example: “C'mon And We Go Out?" "Babes Would Ye Cop On?!” In Posh English: Shall we venture out this evening?