Conversation

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

“What’s the craic for the weekend?”

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

“Close your gob and let her finish.”

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

“I’m grand, thanks—how are you?”

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

“Will you lend him the car? — I will, yeah.”

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

“I’ll put the kettle on now in a minute.”

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

“Ah sure look, we did our best.”

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

“What’s the story—are you heading out tonight?”

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

“Yer man from the shop rang back.”

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

“Yer one at reception said to come back Monday.”

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

“Hand me that yoke beside the kettle.”