55 phrases every child has heard growing up in Northern Ireland

You have to admit it, growing up in Northern Ireland leaves you with a great sense of humour and a thick skin.

Parents here are straight-talkers, they'll be brutally honest without you even asking. But that's why we love them, right!

With shows like Derry Girls and Line of Duty, our iconic phrases are going global.

Anyone that hears you're from NI, will automatically start asking about the 'wee donkey' or 'the English fella.'

But where on earth do these bizarre sayings come from? It has to be our parents, so let's take a look back at some of our most hilarious childhood memories...

How many can you remember?

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