Conversation: Irish Words & Meanings

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Fun, enjoyable conversation, social atmosphere, or news about what is happening.

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Mouth; also speech, chatter, or the act of speaking too much.

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Fine, okay, acceptable, settled, or not worth making a fuss about.

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Often a sarcastic refusal meaning that the speaker probably will not do the requested thing.

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Very soon, after a brief delay, or once the current task is finished.

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A flexible phrase that acknowledges reality, softens a conclusion, or signals that little more can be done.

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What is happening, how are you, or what is the latest news or plan?

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That man being referred to, whether or not the listener knows his name.

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That woman being referred to, whether or not the listener knows her name.

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A thing, object, device, or person whose exact name is unknown, forgotten, or unnecessary.

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