Give my head peace
Leave me alone; stop going on at me. Belfast's answer to nagging.
Heard in Down
Ach away and give my head peace, I'm watchin' de match.
Shall I translate it into posh English for you, mucker?
A very good day to you. Here it is in posh English.
Do withdraw and grant my mind some repose. I am observing the match.
Questions
What does give my head peace mean in Ireland?
Leave me alone; stop going on at me. Belfast's answer to nagging.
Where in Ireland do people say give my head peace?
People say give my head peace in Down.
How do you use give my head peace in a sentence?
“Ach away and give my head peace, I'm watchin' de match.”
Updated
On the list: Irish slang phrases
Same phrase, other counties
- Down (not in the dictionary)