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beat Banaghan

(idiomatic, Ireland) To tell wonderful stories, or something which is amazing and remarkable.

ˈbit ˈbænəhænDocumented since 1810sSilenthistorical50 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(idiomatic, Ireland) To tell wonderful stories, or something which is amazing and remarkable.

Origin: The Classic 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue speculates "perhaps Banaghan was a minstrel famous for dealing in the marvellous.". Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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