ar bís

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Irish

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Etymology

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Literally 'on a vice'.

Pronunciation

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IPA(key): /əɾˠˈbʲiːʃ/

Prepositional phrase

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ar bís

  1. (idiomatic) in a state of suspense, on tenterhooks
  2. (idiomatic) impatient, dying (to do something)

Derived terms

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