Idioms Flashcards

1
Q

faoi chúram

A

in sb’s care

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2
Q

rud a chur faoi chúram duine

A

to commit sth to sb’s care

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3
Q

ní foláir cúram práinneach a dhéanamh den chás

A

The case requires urgent attention

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4
Q

an bhfuil cúram ar bith ort?

A

have you any children?

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5
Q

dath na fírinne a chur ar rud

A

to give sth a semblance of truth

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6
Q

Scéal gan dath

A

unlikely story

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7
Q

A dhath

A

anything

(with neg) nothing

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8
Q

Níl a dhath aige

A

he has nothing

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9
Q

an bhfuil a dhath eile le déanamh?

A

is there anything else to do?

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10
Q

a dhath ar bith

A

Nothing whatever

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11
Q

Bheith práinneach as or i rud

A

to be fond of sth, be delighted with sth

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12
Q

bata is bóthar a thabhairt do dhuine

A

To dismiss or sack sb

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13
Q

conspóid (gs. ~e, pl. ~í)

nf2

A

controversy; argument, dispute

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14
Q

Ar shiúl

A

Gone, away

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15
Q

Ar siúl

A

Going on, in progress

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16
Q

tarraingt

(gs tarraingthe, pl tarraingtí)

A

Nf
pull; tug; draw; attraction
(in door, chimney) draught
(Med) traction

17
Q

Breatimeacht

A

Brexit

18
Q

Caipitleachas

A

Nm1

Capitalism

19
Q

Pósadh comhghnéis

A

Same-se marriage

20
Q

Níl bun ná barr air.

A

It is pointless, meaningless.

21
Q

Soon enough

A

Sula i bhfad,

gan mórán moille

22
Q

Ma tá bréag ann, bíodh. Ní mise a chum ná a cheap é.

A

If it’s a lie, let it be. I did not compose or create it.