General
ah here
What does ah here mean?
An exclamation of protest, exasperation or indignation. 'Ah here, leave it out' signals disbelief or a limit reached.
"Ah here, that's the third time he's cancelled on me."
Origin
Hiberno-English idiomatic exclamation.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'ah here' mean?
It is an exclamation of protest, exasperation or indignation, signalling that a limit has been reached.
How do you use 'ah here'?
You say it when you've had enough, e.g. 'Ah here, that's the third time he's cancelled on me.' The fuller 'ah here, leave it out' adds disbelief.
Where is 'ah here' from?
It is a Hiberno-English idiomatic exclamation, widely used across Ireland in everyday speech.
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