Stall

n.

Heard in Longford, Waterford, Mayo, Galway, Westmeath and Sligo

An imperative command to stop, wait, or cease an action immediately.

In use

Stall the ball will ya, ye're runnin' me into the ditch!

Posh English

Cease that commotion at once, would you, you are driving me into a ditch!

Same phrase, other counties

  • Stall the ballAn imperative command to pause, cease movement, or wait momentarily.
  • Stall de ballAn exhortation to wait or hold up, equivalent to "stall" or "hold your horses".
  • Stall da diggerAn imperative command to stop talking, moving, or acting foolishly.
  • Stall da beansWait for me or stop what you are doing.
  • Stall itAn instruction to wait, pause, or halt one's current movement.
  • Stall onTo wait a little while longer.