Cop on

exp.

Heard in Cork, Wexford, Dublin, Galway and Tipperary

An exhortation to come to one's senses and stop acting foolishly.

Ah cop on and stop acting the mick.

Posh English

Ah do come to your senses and cease behaving like a complete buffoon.

Same phrase, other counties

• Wexford
• Dublin
• Galway
• Tipperary

Related terms

• Mup ou of itA term used to tell a person to cop themselves on or come to their senses.
• Babes would ye cop on?!An expression urging someone to get a grip or calm down.
• CopTo look at or catch a sudden glimpse of something or someone.
• Cop shopA local Garda station or police post.
• Come around to yourselfTo come to one's senses or wise up.
• Come out the fogBe realistic. Come back to your senses.