Dead mans arse

v.

Heard in Tipperary

To be extremely fond of alcohol.

In use

Do you drink jim. are ya coddin. I'd drink it out of a dead mans arse

Posh English

Do you drink Jim? Are you jesting? I would happily imbibe it from the most unsavoury receptacle imaginable.

  • Dead mans pinchBruise or pinch, where blood gathers in a lump under the skin.
  • Stone deadDead beyond any possible doubt.
  • Big grey dead onesAssociated with firing blanks, that is, producing sperm incapable of fertilisation.
  • Dead duckA dim or foolish person.
  • Dead for itExtremely desirous of something, especially food or drink; positively craving it.
  • Dead grateExceptionally good, wonderful, or agreeable.