expression, Irish English.
When an individual stalls for time in order to appear somewhat sober when in reality, they likely are far from sober.
Based on a diplomatic incident in Shannon, Ireland on September 30, 1994 where a heavily inebriated Boris Yeltsin circled over Shannon Airport for an hour on his aircraft, before landing and refusing to come off for a while before emerging, seemingly sober but only if you didn't look too closely.
When an individual stalls for time in order to appear somewhat sober when in reality, they likely are far from sober.
Based on a diplomatic incident in Shannon, Ireland on September 30, 1994 where a heavily inebriated Boris Yeltsin circled over Shannon Airport for an hour on his aircraft, before landing and refusing to come off for a while before emerging, seemingly sober but only if you didn't look too closely.
"Ah, but surely we can go now. If we stall much longer, his da will think we're both circling over Shannon!"
by S. J. M. November 18, 2023
Get the circling over Shannonmug. by edsheeranismyidol November 22, 2021
Get the Shannon Slademug. This is the Head teacher of Great sankey high. He goes by many names like "Shannon the cannon" and "Shan dog" he is a mega nonce and has a gang of teachers who wear orang hi-visual vests
(also known as the traffic cones). Legend has it if you listen to his voice carefully you can hear his lispe.
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(also known as the traffic cones). Legend has it if you listen to his voice carefully you can hear his lispe.
Written by yazali599
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