Foyle, Arms and Hog (FAH) are an Irish comedy trio known for their sketch comedy.
In this clip, they discuss which team they should support for the Euro 2024 football competition since Ireland didn’t get through to the tournament.
- Get behind (someone/something)
- Definition: To support or endorse someone or something.
- Example: “We always get behind our team when they’re playing!”
2. I wouldn’t bank on them
- Definition: To not rely on someone or something; not consider them dependable.
- Example: “I wouldn’t bank on the police finding your phone.”
3. Bunch of wafflers
- Definition: People who talk a lot without saying anything important; indecisive or unreliable.
- Example: “My cousins are a bunch of wafflers!”
4. Pass (as a response)
- Definition: To decline or refuse.
- Example: “I’ll pass on the starter and go straight for the dessert!”
5. Good on the counterattack
- Definition: Skilled or effective in launching swift attacks from defense to offense.
- Example: “Real Madrid are good on the counterattack.”
6. Predictable
- Definition: Able to be foreseen or anticipated; not surprising.
- Example: “The weather is a bit unpredictable here.”
7. Circumnavigate
- Definition: To travel all the way around something, typically the world.
- Example: “The hiker decided to circumnavigate the lake to explore its entire perimeter.”
8. Local superstition
- Definition: A belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural within a specific community or area.
- Example: “It’s a local superstition in Ireland that if you walk under ladders, you’ll have bad luck.”
9. Double cross
- Definition: A symbol or act of betrayal or deceit.
- Example: “I think the knight will double cross the king.”
I hate that Ireland aren’t in the Euros..
It’s so hard to get into..
Yeah, we we need to find a new country to support!
Why don’t we support Scotland?
Oh yeah I love Scotland!
It would be great to get behind our fellow Celts!
Ok done, we’re supporting Scotland.
Brilliant!
Okay, but we’ll still need a team to support after the group stages..
Yeah, of course.. yeah..
Netherlands?
They’re a bit flat..
Germany?
Wouldn’t be the wurst.
Switzerland?
I wouldn’t bank on them.
How about Belgium?
Bunch of wafflers!
Hungary?
No thanks!
Turkey?
I said I wasn’t hungary!
Austria?
They look composed. They’ll waltz through the group stages.
Could get a bit straussful though in the knockouts!
If you’re feeling generous.. we could support Albania?
I’m not Mother Theresa.
No, I want a team that excites me, you know?
Spain?
Pass.
Really?
They just pass and pass.
Why don’t we just support Italy?
Don’t get so defensive..
Sorry.
Ukraine.
They’re good on the counterattack.
Oh, France?
They’re a bit predictable.
Yeah?
It always seems to go down the far right.
What about the old enemy?
England?
Denmark.
The Vikings?
I’m still not over it.
Okay well then Poland.
They like beer, potatoes and Catholics!
Too like Ireland..
Yes, yeah.. okay..
Croatia?
Only if it comes down to a split decision.
Portugal?
No, I hate that Portuguese guy..
You know? We’s famous all around the world?
Magellan?
Yeah.
I’d like to see him circumnavigate this.
Czechia?
I think it’s called the Czech Republic?
No, I think it’s Czechia.
Well if we can’t agree on the name..
Next.
How about Romania?
Don’t they suck?
I think that’s just a local superstition.
Well I don’t really know anything about all the other countries.
Why don’t we go off their flags?
Well if we’re going to do that, there’s a lot of pluses for Georgia.. okay..
What about Slovakia?
Nah, I’d be afraid of the double cross.
That leaves us with what two countries?
England and Slovenia?
Yeah!
That’s a hard one..
Yeah..
Hey hey [Music] Everyone standing is for Slovenia!
