Get served

exp.

Heard in Sligo

Expresion for geting served drink/fags in an off licence/pub while under 18.

In use

Ah! you look about 20, you could get served! 20 Benson!

Posh English

By Jove, you appear roughly twenty years of age, you might readily procure alcohol. Twenty cigarettes if you please.

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