I wouldn't ride her into battle

v.

Heard in Sligo, Galway and Limerick

To find someone unattractive and compare them to a medieval war horse.

In use

State of your one there, I wouldn't ride her into battle

Posh English

The state of that lady; I should not ride her into battle.

Same phrase, other counties

FAQ

What does I wouldn't ride her into battle mean?

To find someone unattractive and compare them to a medieval war horse.

How do you use I wouldn't ride her into battle?

For example: “State of your one there, I wouldn't ride her into battle” In Posh English: The state of that lady; I should not ride her into battle.