Suckin diesel!

exp.

Heard in Kilkenny, Antrim, Armagh, Cork, Dublin, Galway and Meath

Going well or proceeding satisfactorily. Also used to signify success or that things are now running smoothly.

Now your sucking diesel

Posh English

Now you are proceeding most satisfactorily.

Same phrase, other counties

• Meath

Related terms

• Now we're suppin' dieselExpression of sudden success or realisation: we have cracked it.
• Fairly suckin deiselGoing well, making good progress.
• Suckin de best a de juiceDrinking alcohol to excess.
• Sucking dieselDoing very well at something; making excellent progress.
• JooseFuel such as petrol or diesel.
• Pisht in a 45 gallon drumTo add a woefully inadequate amount of diesel to a tractor, rendering the effort futile.