PHRASES
IN FOCLÓIR GAEILGE—BÉARLA
Rud a chur ina ~ féin, to put sth. in its proper place, position.
As ~, out of position; out of joint.
Nuair nach raibh sé in ~ a chosanta, when he was not in a position to defend himself.
~ a dhéanamh de dhuine, to put s.o. in an awkward position; to make a fool of s.o.
Ná lig thar a bheacht é, don’t let it exceed the correct amount; don’t let it out of its proper position.
~ a bhaint as rud, to shake, move, sth. out of set position.
Rud a bhradú leat, amach, to remove sth. gently, ease sth. out of position.
I ngreim an dá bhruach, holding on to both banks, in a precarious position.
4. Bheith in áit do charta, to be in a dangerous position, in an evil plight.
~ (thú féin), adjust your position, stand straight.
Ar do chromada, in stooping, crouched, position.
Chruaigh an cás orainn, our position became (more) difficult.
Ós tú atá ar an ~, since you are in a strong position, on solid ground.
~ (thart), move over (into position); keep still.
Bheith faoi dhrámh, to be out of favour, held in contempt; to be in an inferior, an unfortunate, position.
Ar chúl ~a, in a backward state or position; isolated, unnoticed, forgotten.
Is fusa titim ná éirí, it is easier to fall than to rise, easier to get into difficulties than to get out of them. (Of sitting position)
Éirí i do shuí, to sit up, to rise from recumbent position.
Ghabhamar ionad cosanta, we took up a defensive position.
Ó tháinig do ghar i mo chosán, since I am in a position to be of service to you.
Bheith in áit na ~a, to be in a position to help.
Ó tharla in áit na ~a thú, since you are in a position to oblige.
Bhí ~ cainte orm, I was in a position to talk.
Trua gan tusa i m’~, I wish you were in my position.
Is ~ a leithéid a dhéanfadh gar dá chomharsa, many a man in his position would do a good turn for his neighbour; he should be more considerate towards his neighbours.
Fuair sí ~ aimsire, she got a position as a servant.
Ar staid ~, in a sound (financial) position.
Aneas ~ anoir, from south by east. (Of position)
~ a chur, to cast a net; to fix a (hunting-)net in position.
~ muiníne, position of trust.
Tá sé crochta as an ~, he is in a precarious position; he makes a precarious living.
~ an athar i dteach an mhic, a father’s (uncomfortable) position in his son’s house.
Suí ar na rámhaí, to take up rowing position, to start rowing.
Rud a chur ar ~, i ~, to set sth. in position; to let sth. settle; to establish sth.
~ cloig, position of clock.
~ ingearach, vertical position.
Do thalamh a chomhaireamh, to work out one’s position.
Is mór an ~ duit air é, it puts you in a strong position with him.
Duine a chur i d~, to put s.o. in a difficult position, in a quandary.