"Ah’ve the brak fu oan Boss – gi it laldi. Ye’ll need tae brak a sweat tae get shanks o iron so ye can mak yon furlie flee." Translated: shank: leg. "I have the brake applied fully Boss – give it all you’ve got. You will need to break a sweat so you can gain [...]
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“Stammygastered that’s what I am – aw year ah’ve waited tae see the big event. The Hogmanay fireworks ower the bridges an then it aw goes aff at once in one big flash – it’s the blin leadin the blin oot there.” Translated: stammygaster, stamagast: a great and sudden disappointment, a shock, an unpleasant surprise. [...]
"If you socht mair doon tae earth practical tasks nearer tae hand ye micht find yersel mair content." Translated: socht, soucht: search for, look for. "If you looked for more down to earth practical tasks nearer to hand you might find yourself more contented." star-gazing A book :59 seconds examines scientific research related to popular [...]
"Keep yer heid doon the satellites can be a scunner here at this altitude." Translated: scunner: great nuisance, sickener. "Keep your head down the satellites can be a serious nuisance here at this altitude." satellite. Modern technology allows us to chatter constantly at our friends wherever they are. Communication and entertainment beams around the world. [...]
“Whit’s the neb the day?” Translated: what’s the neb: what’s the latest news, gossip. “What’s the latest news today?”
“If ah can fit ma cleek into yir pou tab I’ll hae ye sorted in a jiffie.” Translated: cleek: substantial metal hook. “If I can fit my hook into your pull tab I’ll have you dressed properly in only a moment.”
“Hud on wi the steid, they’ve bin readin the plans upsides doon!” Translated: steid: foundation, base. “Stop work on the foundations, they have been reading the plans upsides down!”