The Colourful Language of Northern Ireland
Threats
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The Ulster people have a fearsome fighting reputation but most of the threats you will hear are just a little hot air.

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"Quit that auld talk or I'll give you a cuff on the lug!"

 
"You're askin' for a quare coolin'."


"I'll draw the back o' my hand across yer jaw."


"Do you want to feel the weight of my hand?"


"You're in for it now!"

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"Wud ye shut yer gub or I'll shut it for ye."

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"Will ye sit at pace  (peace)  or I'll cut the ears aff ye."
(Typically whispered by your loving parent in church. If you really try their patience they may use an anagram of ears.)

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"Do you want me to lave the red hand of Ulster on your backside?"

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"Do you want a bellyful of teeth and a mouthful of knuckles?"

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