15 Irish sayings that everyone in America should know

As St. Patrick's Day holiday festivities around the world are canceled amid the coronavirus pandemic , many might be searching for another way to show their appreciation for the culture in lieu of going out tonight.
Instead of going outside , try celebrating Irish culture in a different way: read books by Irish authors, watch some Irish TV shows, and maybe drop a few Irish sayings into your everyday vocabulary.
Business Insider has compiled a list of Irish sayings you can use, whether you are binging an Irish show on Netflix, or trying out a new greeting.
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Each year on March 17, the Irish and Irish-at-heart come out in droves to pubs and parade routes to celebrate the patron saint of Ireland.

This year, however, might be a bit different, as St. Patrick's Day celebrations across the globe have been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic , with pubs across Ireland closed as the nation, and the world, try to fight the spread of the virus.

Luckily, one doesn't need a public St. Patrick's Day event to celebrate and honor Irish culture. And this year, as many are self-isolating, social distancing, and working from home , there's another way you can show appreciation for Irish culture: by learning some of the most famous Irish sayings.

Business Insider scoured Celtic folklore, online forums, the Bible, and even our favorite Irish pub in New York City to find some beautiful (or hilarious) sayings used on the Emerald Isle. Some of the phrases are historic, out-of-use proverbs with original Irish Gaelic translations (today, 39.8% of the population in the Republic of Ireland speak Irish daily). Others are examples of modern slang spoken in English, the nation's shared official language.

Thanks to New York's The Gael Pub 's Irish bartenders Ronan Carter, of County Sligo, and Rory Galligan, of County Cavan, for helping us research this story.

Melia Robinson contributed to a previous version of this article.

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