A consolation offered to someone who has just experienced something shameful or embarrassing. This may be particular to Northern Ireland but I cannot confirm.
Seems common place amongst traditional working class families, a type of "stiff upper lip" attitude.
Seems common place amongst traditional working class families, a type of "stiff upper lip" attitude.
"Awhk Billy, you've never been done for drink driving before."
"Awh a'know but I'm just so embarrassed about it."
"Louk', these things happen."
"Awh a'know but I'm just so embarrassed about it."
"Louk', these things happen."
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Generally spoken while holding hands up open or in a fist indicating a fight coming
Generally spoken while holding hands up open or in a fist indicating a fight coming
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