God love him
Pity and a put down in one breath. Like the American 'bless his heart', only with more rosary beads.
He tried to fix de boiler himself, God love him. De fire brigade were very nice about it.
Shall I translate it into posh English for you, horsebox?
What ho! Here it is in posh English.
He attempted to repair the boiler unaided, the poor soul. The fire brigade were most gracious about it.
Questions
What does God love him mean in Ireland?
Pity and a put down in one breath. Like the American 'bless his heart', only with more rosary beads.
How do you use God love him in a sentence?
“He tried to fix de boiler himself, God love him. De fire brigade were very nice about it.”
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