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  1. 18th March 09, 11:33 AM #1
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    Gaelic phrase help please

    Jo, Gaelic speakers.

    A customer came into the shop a few moments ago and is asking about a phrase he heard.

    Is "Tearing the Tartan" a phrase used to mean "To Speak Gaelic"?
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  2. 18th March 09, 12:33 PM #2
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    As I was once told from a Scottish friend, it refers more to BS-ing with one's cronies.

    steve
  3. 18th March 09, 12:48 PM #3
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    Is that like "cutting the rug at a place called The Jug?"
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  4. 18th March 09, 01:07 PM #4
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    I've never heard that phrase before. I think Sanders has it right.
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