Go and lie down

exp.

Heard in Wexford

Go away; feck off.

In use

Ah go and lie down will ya!

Posh English

Oh do cease your nonsense and go recline somewhere, will you.

  • Ah willya lie down willyaAn exasperated plea for someone to stop pestering and go away.
  • Let sleepin' dogs lieDo not stir up old arguments or contentious situations; leave well enough alone.
  • No word of a lieUsed when someone wants to stress that they are not lying. Usually they are!
  • FeckA milder stand-in for the stronger swear with a 'u' instead of the 'e'. Like eejit, it…
  • Away on!Feck off!
  • Cats malogianA complete fabrication or outrageous lie.