De dedda rose

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Heard in Tipperary

Said in surprise on seeing a person you haven't seen for a while.

In use

Well de dedda rose an appeared te manny, but I thought you were left de cuntry, howya atall pat.

Posh English

Well, look who has finally materialized, Manny; I was under the impression you had left the country. How are you keeping, Patrick?