Lost de runna meseff

v.

Heard in Tipperary

To lose control of oneself and act foolishly.

In use

I gev up dowl porter. I lost de runna meseff dare for a while, tis only a fools game, an de fags is next.

Posh English

I gave up that dreadful porter. I acted the complete fool there for a while. It is only a fool's game and the cigarettes are next.

  • Ya never lost idYou have not lost your touch. Still the same as ever.
  • Meseff an herseffMy wife and I.
  • Lose the headLose one's temper, and get very angry and agressive.
  • BallisticExtremely angry; having lost all self-control.
  • Went astrayTo lose one's mental balance, become depressed or act foolishly.
  • BuckapeTo lose control completely, go wild, or throw a tremendous tantrum.