Hows she cuttin

exp.

Heard in Cavan and Antrim

A greeting equivalent to "hello" or "how are things?" Often delivered at speed as one word: howshcuttin.

Hows she cuttin?...like a blade" "Well bob... howshcuttin.

Posh English

How is everything proceeding? Like a blade. Very well indeed, Bob. How is everything proceeding?

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