I must be going; I have to leave now

Etymology: Old Irish saying. Purportedly from hunting dogs who are worn out, sitting on the feet of their owner to take them home. Some say Irish Setter was named because of this phrase.

Earliest known occurrence was by famous Irish author, Maria Edgeworth in her political essay, "Essay on Irish Bulls"
I've been standing here for donkey's years and the dog is at my feet, so I'm headin' home before the wife eats the heads off me.
by TheGingerIrish July 25, 2022
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I must be going; I have to leave now

Etymology: Old Irish saying. Purportedly from hunting dogs who are worn out, sitting on the feet of their owner to take them home. Some say Irish Setter was named because of this phrase.

Earliest known occurrence was by famous Irish author, Maria Edgeworth in her political essay, "Essay on Irish Bulls"
We've been standing here talking a donkey's year and the dog is at my feet, so I better get home before my wife eats the head off me.
by TheGingerIrish July 26, 2022
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