ar bís

Irish

Etymology

Literally 'on a vice'.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /əɾˠˈbʲiːʃ/

Prepositional phrase

ar bís

1. (idiomatic) in a state of suspense, on tenterhooks
2. (idiomatic) impatient, dying (to do something)

Derived terms

• duine a choinneáil ar bís