Shtall the digger

phr.

Heard in Mayo

An emphatic plea to stop, halt, or cease an action immediately.

In use

Shtall the digger boss, you're cutting the hedge too short!

Posh English

Kindly halt all proceedings at once governor, you are trimming the hedgerow far too closely.

  • ShtallA regional spelling and pronunciation of stall, meaning to stop or wait.
  • Stall da diggerAn imperative command to stop talking, moving, or acting foolishly.
  • Stall the diggerStop or take it easy.
  • StallAn imperative command to stop, wait, or cease an action immediately.
  • Aw will ya stopAn exclamation of disbelief, annoyance, or telling someone to cease talking.
  • Ged up gedaway ya dirty ould fleaAn emphatic demand that someone depart immediately and cease their importuning.

FAQ

What does Shtall the digger mean?

An emphatic plea to stop, halt, or cease an action immediately.

How do you use Shtall the digger?

For example: “Shtall the digger boss, you're cutting the hedge too short!” In Posh English: Kindly halt all proceedings at once governor, you are trimming the hedgerow far too closely.