Hows yer moder for blocks?

exp.

Heard in Tipperary

A jocular greeting, inquiring after one's mother in a colourful manner.

Well hows yer moder 4 blocks? Up 2 her knees in sawdust..

Posh English

I say, how does your dear mother fare? She appears to be up to her knees in sawdust.

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