Hairy tung on 'er

n.

Heard in Tipperary

A person who says terrible things about others behind their backs.

In use

Shas such a hairy tung on 'er she'd turn shite black

Posh English

She possesses such a vicious tongue that she would make even excrement appear positively dark.

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