The fear

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Heard in Waterford and Meath

That sense of dread one feels the day after a big session. Often the fear can be felt for days after a drink binge and often leads to absenteeism, especially on Mondays for some reason, in Ireland. Visit.

In use

I'm glad it was Friday night that I drank those 40 pints of [well known brand of spiced rum] and [fizzy orange drink] because I had THE FEAR all day Saturday.

Posh English

I am jolly glad it was Friday evening that I consumed forty pints of spiced rum and carbonated citrus cordial, for I suffered dreadful anxiety throughout Saturday.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Fear of his arseNot as bad as it seems; no great cause for concern.
  • Not a fear a it!Not going to happen; absolutely not.
  • SessionAn all-day drinking session.
  • Big ratsTwo common things in ireland, a big rat and an old farmer.
  • Big dayUsed to describe a situation that takes alot of effort.
  • Brickin it!Experiencing intense fear or panic, as if constructing masonry in one's trousers.