Back it up

adv.

Heard in Offaly

An expression asking someone to hang on.

In use

I'm so hungry I'd ate de balls offa low flyin' duck biys so I'm gonna bail an' get meself an oul bahher sossige okay!" "Back it up there now an' I'll come withca!

Posh English

I am so ravenous I could consume avian wildlife by the dozen, so I shall acquire a grilled sausage.

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