When The Drop Is Inside

In my post, The Demon Drink, I explore Irish sayings and expressions that warn us against drinking too much.

Here's one in Irish, that I love.

"When the drop is inside, the sense is outside"-ah, the classic Irish way of saying that after a few drinks, common sense packs its bags and heads for the hills!

It's the perfect way to explain why Uncle Seán is suddenly convinced he can Riverdance on the kitchen table or why your normally shy friend is now giving a heartfelt speech to a pub full of strangers.

The Irish have long known that a few drops of the good stuff (ahem, whiskey) can turn even the wisest soul into a poet, philosopher, or downright eejit. But hey, what's a bit of lost sense between friends when the craic is mighty?

"Nuair a bhíos an braon istigh

bíonn an chiall amuigh."

Translated into English this means...

"When the drop is inside

the sense is outside."

"When the drop is inside, the sense is outside"-a saying as old as the first pint ever poured in an Irish pub, and as true as the sky is cloudy over Galway.

The meaning? Simple: once the drink starts flowing, logic, reason, and good decision-making take a little holiday. It explains why your usually responsible cousin suddenly believes he's a world-class singer (spoiler: he's not), or why your friend insists they can definitely climb that statue in the town square at 2 AM.

This old Irish wisdom isn't just about the silliness of a good night out-it's a gentle nod to the wild charm of letting loose and enjoying life, even if it means waking up with questionable text messages and a mysterious bruise or two.

The Irish have always known that while a drop of the good stuff can bring laughter, warmth, and legendary storytelling, it can also send common sense straight out the door. But sure, isn't that half the fun?

Thanks for stopping by to check out this old Irish saying.

Sláinte!

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