Haved from da scutt!

exp.

Heard in Meath

An expression used to express distaste when another person (usually a younger) performs a particularly sly move.

In use

In a game of cards... young lad plays ace... Haved from da Scutt!

Posh English

Upon a youth playing the ace at cards: Oh, the most loathsome good fortune! Away with it!

  • ScuttNonsense, rubbish, or downright lies.
  • Giz anotherA request to be given another of something, usually a drink.
  • Sly offTo abandon one's friend in favour of another companion.
  • One anotherRhyming slang for brother.
  • SlyA person who is mean spirited, cruel, or deeply untrustworthy.
  • Sly digA surreptitious blow delivered when the referee or others are not watching.