On the lash

phr.

Heard in Galway, Tipperary, Waterford and Dublin

Engaged in a prolonged drinking session.

In use

You wont see him for the weekend hes on the lash

Posh English

You will not see him for the entire weekend. He is out on a monumental drinking spree.

Same phrase, other counties

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