Back us forra pint luh?

v.

Heard in Limerick

I will gladly pay you Tuesday if you will contribute to the cost of my next alcoholic beverage [usually all of the cost of it, and then they sit down next to you, happy days!]

In use

Back us forra pint luh? C'mon, I know you've been paid, don't take me for a goul, etc

Posh English

Would you stand me a pint old chap? Come on I know you have been paid. Do not take me for a fool.

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