How many of these forgotten Northern Ireland phrases can you remember?

Why would someone say - going to see a man about a dog?

What is meant by "Let the hare sit."

What does "I berks!" mean?

I'll be back in two shakes of a lamb's tail. what does this mean?

Going to do the messages. what does this mean?

Sixth telly? What does this mean?

I'm away up the stairs to throw myself down. What does this mean?

You couldn't swing a cat in our scullery. What does this mean?

Foundered and par-boiled. What does this mean?

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