Stall it

n.

Heard in Dublin

An instruction to wait, pause, or halt one's current movement.

In use

Stall it there for a minute while I grab my coat!

Posh English

Hold on for a moment whilst I retrieve my overcoat.

  • StallAn instruction to halt, pause, or wait a moment.
  • Stall upTo wait, halt, or pause for a brief moment.
  • Stall the ballAn imperative command to pause, cease movement, or wait momentarily.
  • Stall de ballAn exhortation to wait or hold up, equivalent to "stall" or "hold your horses".
  • Stall the ball ladsAn appeal to wait a moment or pause proceedings.
  • Stall da beansWait for me or stop what you are doing.