No word of a lie

exp.

Heard in Waterford

Used when someone wants to stress that they are not lying. Usually they are!

Well girl, I'n hung like a donkey so I am. No word of a lie girl boy!

Posh English

Well my dear, I am quite magnificently endowed so I am, and I speak with absolute veracity.

Related terms

• A word in CarrickNotice, interest, outcry etc. usually in the negative I.e. not a word in carrick.
• WordTo believe or trust what someone says. (Often in the phrase "mark my word" as a warning.)
• Ah willya lie down willyaAn exasperated plea for someone to stop pestering and go away.
• Go and lie downGo away; feck off.
• Let sleepin' dogs lieDo not stir up old arguments or contentious situations; leave well enough alone.
• I wanna word witchewTo confront someone, typically as the opening line of an argument.