I'll go to the foot of our stairs

Expression of amazement. To be astounded by something. Commonly used in the Yorkshire area

Comment: "I've just won the lottery"
Reply: "Well I'll go to the foot of our stairs!"

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black o'er bill's mothers

Suggests that bad weather is imminent as there are dark clouds in the distance. Used in the Sheffield, Yorkshire/Chesterfield, Derbyshire areas of the UK

It's looking a bit black o'er Bill's mothers'

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