Chalk it down

phr.

Heard in Limerick, Cork and Waterford

You had better believe it. An emphatic expression of agreement or certainty.

In use

Beor: "Excuse me man, ju want ta go out for a meal tonight?" Feen: "Yaa chalk it down baby." Ross: "Munster are gonna win the Heineken Cup this year again." Moyna: "Chalk it down."

Posh English

Pardon me sir, would you care to dine out this evening? You may rely upon it entirely.

Same phrase, other counties

  • N believe itAn expression meaning you had better believe it, similar to chalk it down.
  • Better off whistling up a mouse's hole!You are wasting your time doing something. You are better off trying something else.
  • CertAn emphatic expression of absolute certainty or agreement.
  • Feckin sureAn emphatic expression of agreement or certainty.
  • I no wellAn emphatic expression of complete agreement or certainty, meaning "I certainly do" or…
  • Believe you meAn emphatic assurance or instruction to trust the speaker.