Let fly with it

phr.

Heard in Tipperary

In hurling, to strike the sliotar with force.

In use

Mon now, biddy let fly with it girl!

Posh English

Come along now, Bridget, give the ball a jolly good whack!

  • Blue arse flyA bluebottle fly, or to move about frantically; also to become excited or angry.
  • Blue arsed flyA bluebottle fly. Used to describe someone who moves quickly, incoherently and at random.
  • Pull hardTo strike the sliotar with considerable force during a game of hurling.
  • Bar-flyA person who loiters in public houses from early in the day.
  • FlyTo depart in a hurry; to make tracks.
  • Like a blue arsed flyExtremely busy or hectic.