In fact, it’s safe to say that some expressions may even require a dictionary or translator at times just to grasp the conversation.
Check out these quirky words and sayings that you may have forgotten about:
9. Not a child in the house washed
A phrase which means to be in a state of unpreparedness, or not having anything done. Example: “It’s lunchtime already and there’s not a child in the house washed.” Photo: unsplash
10. Keep her lit
In Northern Ireland slang, keep her lit means to not stop or to keep something going. This may also refer to something mechanical. Example: “You might as well cut the rest of the grass, keep her lit.” Photo: unsplash
11. Sure, this is it
Similar to… Well, sure, you know yourself. Generally used at the start of a sentence when you have agreed with something said in a conversation. Example: “Sure this is it, as you say, the grass isn’t always greener.” Photo: unsplash
12. Dead on
Despite how strange it may sound, this phrase is used to describe someone in a positive way, meaning they are a good person. It also means to be correct or right about something. Example: “David seems like he is dead on” or “That’s dead on.” Photo: unsplash