If there was work in the bed, ya'd sleep on the floor!

exp.

Heard in Galway and Kerry

A rebuke for someone who is extremely lazy.

In use

If there was work in the bed, ya'd sleep on the floor!

Posh English

An appropriate rebuke for a gentleman of truly staggering indolence.

FAQ

What does If there was work in the bed, ya'd sleep on the floor! mean?

A rebuke for someone who is extremely lazy.

How do you use If there was work in the bed, ya'd sleep on the floor!?

For example: “If there was work in the bed, ya'd sleep on the floor!” In Posh English: An appropriate rebuke for a gentleman of truly staggering indolence.