Bet with it

phr.

Heard in Sligo

1) To be ugly or stupid. 2) To be sorely afflicted with some pain or illness. Literally "beaten with it".

In use

Would yeh dog intah yer wan? I would alright; she's bet with it. Do you get hayfever as well? Yeah, I'm fuckin' bet with it.

Posh English

Would you care to court that young lady? I would indeed; she is sorely afflicted with ugliness. Do you suffer from hay fever as well? Yes, I am dreadfully afflicted with it.

  • Bet downUgly woman. Also: The term bet down is used to say someon is ugly.
  • Bet inta a pulpTo be beaten severely, typically to the point of sustaining significant injury.
  • Best betThe advisable or wisest course of action.
  • BetA greeting equivalent to "how are you today, miss?"
  • Bet imallTo be highly entertaining or great fun.
  • Bet the shiteTo beat someone severely; also, to defeat comprehensively.