Shoot the crow

v.

Heard in Galway

To depart from a location, often with haste or a sense of purpose.

In use

Come a mhac, we will shoot the crow before the weather turns on us.

Posh English

Come along my friend, let us depart promptly before the climate decides to turn against us.

  • Crow ta pickHave to speak to, argue with, ask a difficult question, sort out.
  • Shoot yaIf someone is annoyin ya you threatin to kill 'em.
  • BailinTo depart from a location; setting off on a journey home or elsewhere.
  • CruiseTo depart from a location, often casually or without much prior planning.
  • Do a leggerTo depart a location rapidly on foot.
  • Flew the coopTo depart a location suddenly or escape from a situation.