In honor of St. Patrick's Day, here is a little Irish lingo:
When speaking of a large woman:
That's a fine doorful of a woman.
When speaking of a useless fellow:
He's fit to mind mice at a crossroads.
When speaking of a gossiper:
She has a tongue that would clip a hedge.
When speaking of changing the mind of a stubborn person:
You might as well be whistling jigs to a milestone.
When speaking to someone who made a small mistake:
'Tis only a stepmother would blame you.
When speaking of someone with a foul mouth:
What would you expect from a pig but a grunt?
When one overstays his welcome:
If he went to a wedding, he'd stay for the christening.
When speaking of poor music:
Aw, that's the tune the cow died of.
When one has paid too much for a cow:
He bought every hair in her tail.
When speaking of a talkative person:
He'd talk the teeth right out of a saw.
When speaking of a dishonest person:
He'd steal the sugar right out of your punch.
When speaking of a difficult child:
That one suffers from a double dose of original sin.
When speaking of strong whiskey:
I felt it like a torchlight procession going down my throat.
But perhaps the best of Irish words come in the form of their many blessings. And as we head into St. Patrick's Day Weekend 2012, here is one for the road:
An Old Irish Blessing
May love and laughter light your days,
And warm your heart and home.
May good and faithful friends be yours,
Wherever you may roam.
May peace and plenty bless your world
With joy that long endures.
May all life’s passing seasons
Bring the best to you and yours.
Have a wonderful & blessed weekend.
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