Baite

n.

Heard in Waterford and Donegal

To have put a fair bit of effort into something.

In use

I gave it baite

Posh English

I applied considerable effort to it.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Fair balls to yeAn expression of praise or acknowledgement for a job well done; a variation of 'fair…
  • Fair bowsAn expression used to concede a fair point or acknowledge good conduct honestly.
  • Fair fukzAn expression of approval, admiration, or well-deserved praise for a fine effort.
  • Put de dampersTo halt, stop or put an end to something.
  • Put paidTo put an end to something, to stop it decisively.
  • To put the kybosh onTo put an end to something, to terminate or stymie.