D switch in da hotpress

n.

Heard in Offaly and Kildare

The main electrical switch for the domestic hot water immersion heater.

In use

Jesus, did any of ye remember to turn off the switch in the hotpress before leaving?

Posh English

Goodness me, did any of you remember to deactivate the switch located within the airing cupboard prior to departure?

  • SwitchA light stick or switch used for driving cattle.
  • D'ya know what I main?Do you know what I mean?
  • Drain the main veinTo urinate (said of males).
  • MainTo be cruel or mean. Also used to check whether the listener understands what one means.
  • Main ta sayIntended to say or meant to express something differently.
  • Ur mainIt is mean, as pronounced in the local accent.