Flat til the Mat

phr.

Heard in Armagh

Working at a frantic pace; exceedingly busy.

In use

Sorry I didn't ring, bai, but I was flat til de mat all day!

Posh English

My apologies for not telephoning, my good fellow, but I was exceedingly occupied throughout the day.

  • FlatWorking extremely hard, moving at top speed, or going flat out.
  • Well, are ya flat out?An enquiry as to whether a friend is particularly busy or occupied with tasks, chiefly…
  • Flat outWorking very hard or at full capacity.
  • Don't be there 'til you're backAn instruction to be as quick as possible, especially when sent on an errand.
  • Hommerin tongsHammer and tongs. Working or moving at a fast, lively and vigorous pace.
  • BallbagA vulgar term for a man's testicles, often used to express a flat refusal.