I'll bate the head off ya

phr.

Heard in Tipperary and Westmeath

A mother's threat to discipline her child physically.

In use

Do that again and I'll bate the head off ya!

Posh English

Do that once more and I shall thrash the head clean off you!

FAQ

What does I'll bate the head off ya mean?

A mother's threat to discipline her child physically.

How do you use I'll bate the head off ya?

For example: “Do that again and I'll bate the head off ya!” In Posh English: Do that once more and I shall thrash the head clean off you!