General
catch yerself on
What does catch yerself on mean?
An admonition to wise up, be sensible or stop talking rubbish. Northern Irish.
"You think you'll win the lotto? Catch yerself on."
Origin
Ulster Hiberno-English idiom.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'catch yerself on' mean?
It is an instruction to wise up, be sensible or stop talking rubbish.
Where is 'catch yerself on' from?
It is an Ulster Hiberno-English idiom, most associated with Northern Ireland.
How do you use 'catch yerself on'?
To pull someone up on nonsense, e.g. 'You think you'll win the lotto? Catch yerself on.'
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