Choice

n.

Heard in Galway, Limerick and Longford

Flat broke; possessing no money whatsoever.

In use

Lend us a euro for the bus will ya? choice!

Posh English

Would you be so kind as to lend me a euro for the omnibus? I possess not a single penny.

Same phrase, other counties

  • FlatWorking extremely hard, moving at top speed, or going flat out.
  • Hav'nt a rexBeing completely broke or destitute; having no money whatsoever.
  • SmashedFlat broke, or extremely intoxicated.
  • Communion/cofirmation moneyMoney received as a child for First Communion or Confirmation, used to describe someone…
  • Luck moneyA small sum of money returned by the seller to the buyer at a fair or deal as a token of…
  • As u doDo as you wish; it is entirely your choice.