For a bet

phr.

Heard in Tipperary

Said when something annoying happens, as if it were done deliberately.

In use

Yed think twas for a bet, but I couldnt find me weltins dis mornin.

Posh English

One would think it had been arranged as a wager, yet I could not locate my wellington boots this morning.

  • Bet downUgly woman. Also: The term bet down is used to say someon is ugly.
  • Best betThe advisable or wisest course of action.
  • BetA greeting equivalent to "how are you today, miss?"
  • Bet imallTo be highly entertaining or great fun.
  • Bet inta a pulpTo be beaten severely, typically to the point of sustaining significant injury.
  • Bet the shiteTo beat someone severely; also, to defeat comprehensively.