Cop shop

exp.

Heard in Tipperary

A local Garda station or police post.

In use

The guards caught the young scallions robbing apples and hauled them down to the cop shop.

Posh English

Constables apprehended the troublesome youths pilfering apples and escorted them directly to the police station.

  • Cop onUsually said to someone who is acting stupidly or has said something stupid. One can add…
  • Batter shopA traditional takeaway shop specializing in fried fish and chips.
  • Babes would ye cop on?!An expression urging someone to get a grip or calm down.
  • CopTo look at or catch a sudden glimpse of something or someone.
  • All over de shop!Everywhere or all over the place.
  • All over the shopTo be in a state of complete confusion or disarray.