Have a face that would turn milk

v.

Heard in Sligo

To possess a countenance so unattractive or scowling that it could sour milk.

Ah come on she has a face on her dat would turn milk!

Posh English

Ah, come now, she has a countenance that would curdle bovine lactation!

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