Chalk it down

v.

Heard in Waterford, Cork and Limerick

To verbally back up or agree with a statement made by a friend.

In use

Paddy: "Dat cinema is some shyte hole isn't it..." Mickey: "Chalk it down boy!"

Posh English

Paddy remarked that the picture house was a terrible establishment and his companion heartily agreed.

Same phrase, other counties

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