Now in a minute

exp.

Heard in Limerick

An emphatic intensifier placed at the end of a threat or statement, with no direct English equivalent.

In use

Ill bate you now in a minute - ill beat you up. 'now in a minute' is just usually put in at the end of the sentance.

Posh English

I shall administer a sound thrashing to you in very short order indeed.

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