Stall the ball

exp.

Heard in Offaly, Cork, Mayo, Sligo, Dublin and Kildare

An appeal to halt proceedings, wait a minute, or calm down.

In use

Ah stall the ball will ya, I haven't even laced me runners yet!

Posh English

Ah cease this instant, will you, I have not even fastened my running shoes yet!

Same phrase, other counties

  • Stall the ball ladsAn appeal to wait a moment or pause proceedings.
  • Stall de ballAn exhortation to wait or hold up, equivalent to "stall" or "hold your horses".
  • StallAn instruction to halt, pause, or wait a moment.
  • Stall itAn instruction to wait, pause, or halt one's current movement.
  • Stall upTo wait, halt, or pause for a brief moment.
  • Stall the digger!Hold on a minute.

FAQ

What does Stall the ball mean?

An appeal to halt proceedings, wait a minute, or calm down.

How do you use Stall the ball?

For example: “Ah stall the ball will ya, I haven't even laced me runners yet!” In Posh English: Ah cease this instant, will you, I have not even fastened my running shoes yet!