Be de mortial

exp.

Heard in Laois

An expression of sheer incredulity, an alternative to, "Be de holy!"

In use

Be de mortial lahs, he bet the lard out of yer man for takin' his bag of Tayho!!!

Posh English

By Jove chaps, he gave that gentleman a thorough thrashing for purloining his crisps.

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