God bless de mark

exp.

Heard in Tipperary

Usually said to soften the blow when passing a comment on someone less fortunate.

In use

Ah god bless de mark but shur poor owl tom don't know his arse from his mouth since he got his teeth out.

Posh English

Pardon my bluntness, but poor old Tom has been truly bewildered ever since he had his teeth removed.