Temple Barr

n.

Heard in Dublin

A rough or dangerous area, after the Dublin district.

In use

Thats a bit temple Bar isn't it?

Posh English

That destination is rather perilous, is it not?

  • The islandA notoriously rough and dangerous establishment or area where one is likely to sustain…
  • As rough as horserockVery unkempt or rough-looking.
  • Rough as a badgers arseUnkempt, unattractive or rough in appearance.
  • Rough as grade A sandpaperExtremely rough or unattractive in appearance, likened to heavy-grade sandpaper.
  • MontoOne time notorious red light district in Dublin. Talbot Street, Amiens Street, Gardiner…
  • AfterA very flexible expression meaning 'just recently', or 'similar to'.