Houl your tongue
Heard in Donegal and Derry
An instruction to remain silent or stop talking.
Quit yer bltherin and houl your tongue for wan minute!
Cease your blathering and hold your tongue for one minute!
FAQ
What does Houl your tongue mean?
An instruction to remain silent or stop talking.
How do you use Houl your tongue?
For example: “Quit yer bltherin and houl your tongue for wan minute!” In Posh English: Cease your blathering and hold your tongue for one minute!