sucking diesel 

An phrase indigenous to the rural peoples of Norn Iron and The Republic Of Ireland.
It means things are going exceptionally well.

An attempt by plastic paddy colin murray to bring this phrase to the attention of the british public is underway.

see also the phrases "going great guns" and "cruising at 90".

nigel:"how are Armagh doing in the all Ireland?"
seamus:"jaysus they're sucking diesel so they are sir."

sucking diesel by DANNY August 1, 2004

Sucking Diesel 

Restarting a diesel engine e.g. your tractor after it had emptied the tank was very difficult back in the day. There wasn't an electric fuel pump to pump it from the tank. It had to be sucked by the mechanical, engine driven, diesel injector pump. Rather difficult if the engine has no fuel to get going. Once you did get the engine running with out cutting out again you'd know it was finally sucking diesel

Now we're sucking diesel

Sucking Diesel by Joe Lehane May 18, 2021

Sucking diesel 

In full flight

Fuck me Bridie, we're sucking diesel now!
Heard predominantly in the more rustic parts of N. Ireland.

Sucking diesel by Jimmy Ribshite October 23, 2003

sucking diesel 

Said when you're not just feeling OK, but feeling great!
Pioneered by Colin Murray & Edith Bowman on BBC Radio 1, UK.

How are you?
I am sucking diesel!

sucking diesel by Andy July 21, 2004

Now your sucking diesel 

An Irish saying meaning that everything is alrite now!

"Here big lad did ya get that car going?"

"Aye I did!"

"Now your sucking Diesel!!"

Now your sucking diesel by Hen D September 12, 2008

suckin diesel 

From a Northern Irelander:

"Suckin Diesel" should only be used to describe a situation which has recently improved.

The situation should have been so bad that little or no progress had been made for some time. It should only be said after an event or action which allows further progress to be made.

John: What are you doing Dave?
Dave: Trying to get my computer to work.
John: Been at it long?
Dave: yeah about 3 hours mate, I can't seem to get it switched on. Any ideas?
John: Have you tried plugging it in and flicking the switch on the wall??

(Dave plugs PC in and flicks switch. PC starts to boot up.)

Dave: "Ahhh...now we're Suckin Diesel!!"

suckin diesel by Flarkey August 26, 2004

suckin diesel 

A state of one's selfbeing. Or an expression of good progression.
Very good, doing well.

(Thank u 2 Colin + Edith 4 improvin th english language!)

How's it goin?
- I'm suckin diesel!
---or---
How's that project comin along?
- It's suckin diesel!

suckin diesel by Sam Baynes July 16, 2004