Local language topic

Verb Phrase

Compare 4 regional entries that share this classification while keeping each local definition attached to its place.

Irelandireland.localmean.com

acting the maggot

/ACK-ting the MAG-ut/

Behaving foolishly, messing around, causing trouble, or refusing to take something seriously.

“Stop acting the maggot and finish your homework.”
Bostonboston.localmean.com

bang a uey

/ˌbæŋ ə ˈjuː.i/

To make a U-turn, especially in casual driving directions.

“You missed the turn—bang a uey at the next light.”
Londonlondon.localmean.com

have a butcher’s

/hav uh BUTCH-uhz · /hæv ə ˈbʊtʃ.əz//

Have a look.

Have a butcher’s at this photo.”
Londonlondon.localmean.com

taking the mick

/TAY-king thuh MIK · /ˌteɪ.kɪŋ ðə ˈmɪk//

Mocking someone, making them look silly, or behaving as though a situation is not being taken seriously.

“They were taking the mick out of his new haircut.”