Scottish phrase explained

Away an bile yer heid

Go away; stop talking nonsense; give me peace.

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What the phrase means

The literal wording is not the intended instruction. It is an idiomatic dismissal used when someone is being annoying, unbelievable, or foolish.

Tone and when to use it

Usually teasing or irritated rather than literal, but it can be insulting. It is best understood before being copied.

Example in context

Local: You think that old phone is worth five hundred pounds? Away an bile yer heid.

Plain English: You think that old phone is worth five hundred pounds? Stop talking nonsense.

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