Feck dat for a game of soldiers

adj.

Heard in Cork and Wicklow

Disappointment, something gets in the way of a good plan.

In use

You can't go out tonight, awhhh feck dat for a game of soldiers

Posh English

You cannot venture out this evening? Oh, bugger that for a lark.

  • FeckA milder stand-in for the stronger swear with a 'u' instead of the 'e'. Like eejit, it…
  • Game of spearsA casual game of darts played down in the local pub.
  • Game ballIn excellent health or spirits; couldn't be better.
  • Off my gameInept or performing poorly, especially when inebriated.
  • Feck arsingHanging about doing nothing; idling aimlessly.
  • Feck me sid waysAn exclamation of utter astonishment, disbelief, or enthusiastic agreement.