Behind the wallpaper in Nelly's room

phr.

Heard in Dublin

Reply to an enquiry about the whereabouts of a lost or misplaced object. (See also: 'Up the fat woman's arse in Moore St.').

Da, where's the remote control', 'Behind the wallpaper in Nelly's room

Posh English

'Father, wherever is the remote control?' 'Behind the wallpaper in Nelly's bedchamber.'

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