ar bís

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Irish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally 'on a vice'.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA(key): /əɾˠˈbʲiːʃ/

Prepositional phrase[edit]

ar bís

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

Derived terms[edit]