The tide wouldn't take him out!

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Heard in Sligo and Donegal

He is so unattractive that he would struggle to find a romantic partner.

Ah come on, sure the tide wouldn't take him out!

Posh English

Oh come now, the prevailing tide would refuse to carry him out!

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