ABAIRTÍ
IN ENGLISH—IRISH DICTIONARY
(Of garment) It clings to the figure, luíonn sé leis an gcorp.
Sentence that does not construe, abairt nach luíonn leis an ngramadach.
Your dress fits well, luíonn do ghúna go deas leat.
It folds back, down, luíonn (coiléar, etc.) siar, síos.
Box: He is a glutton for punishment, ní luíonn aon bhuille air.
What is the incidence of the tax? cé ar a luíonn an cháin?
His responsibilities sit lightly upon him, ní luíonn a chúram go róghéar air.
Prov: Everyone knows best where his own shoe pinches, agat féin is fearr a fhios cá luíonn an bhróg ort.
His responsibilities press heavily upon him, luíonn, goilleann a chúram go trom air.
It stands to reason, luíonn sé le réasún; tá sé le céill.
Garment that shows the figure, ball éadaigh a luíonn leis an gcabhail.
This food sits heavy on the stomach, luíonn an bia seo ar an ngoile.
It stands to reason that . . ., luíonn le réasún go.. .
He worships the ground she treads on, is aoibhinn leis an talamh a luíonn a bróg air.
Dress that fits without a wrinkle, gúna a luíonn gan filleadh gan furca.