Here are 14 Scottish phrases you may not have heard of:
“Yer bum’s oot the windae” (Your bum is out the window) – You’re literally talking rubbish.
“Sewn wi’ a hate needle an’ a burnin’ threed” (Sewn with a hot needle and burning thread) – Bad stitching on a garment that falls apart easily
“Ma heid’s mince” (My head is mince) - My head’s mixed up
“Haud yer wheesht!” – Hold your tongue“It wis hoachin'” – It was busy
“Dinnae fash yersel” – Don’t worry yourself
“Whit’s fur ye’ll no go by ye!” – What’s meant for you won’t pass you by
“Lang May Yer Lum Reek” – Long may your chimney smoke – May you live for a long time
“Ah dinnae ken” – I don’t know
“Yer a wee scunner!” – You are disgusting
“It gies me the boak” – It makes me feel sick
“Gie it laldy” – Give it your all – go for it!
“Sorry for my tartle” – Tartle is a completely unique Scottish word, meaning the hesitation when trying to remember someone’s name – Sorry for forgetting your name
"Git awa' an bile yer heid" - Get away and boil your head
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