Bring her home big and send her home early!

exp.

Heard in Westmeath

Advising one of the lads to try to woo a lady of the larger variety back to your house while reminding him not to let her stay around too long after ye have the job done. Can also be used in other situations where you want someone to go away quickly or get a job done fast.

Friend: "Jaysus I hope I score now tonight!" You: "Bring her home big and send her home early!"

Posh English

Good heavens, I do hope I manage to kiss a lady tonight.

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