Stop the lights

exp.

Heard in Sligo, Meath, Cork, Dublin and Kerry

An expression of disbelief or incredulity, originating from the catchphrase of television quizmaster Bunny Carr.

Ah will ya stop the lights, ya did not!

Posh English

Good grief, will you cease pulling my leg.

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Dublin
• Kerry

Related terms

• If yee don't stop fighting I'll kill the two of yeeAn expression used to when stop two children from bickering.
• Sockey dockey for lights outA fist fight continued until one combatant is rendered unconscious.
• Ahhh stop, now your messinAn expression of disbelief at what one has just heard.
• Aw will ya stopAn exclamation of disbelief, annoyance, or telling someone to cease talking.
• Stop the noiseAn expression of disbelief or dismissal.
• A face that'd stop a clockAn exceptionally unattractive woman whose countenance is deeply displeasing.