senior hurling
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see senior, hurlingUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see senior, hurling.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see senior, hurling.
(Ireland, figuratively, uncountable)Serious, difficult, important business; hardball
Origin
In Gaelic games, including hurling, the "senior" grade is the highest level of competitionIn Gaelic games, including hurling, the "senior" grade is the highest level of competition. In 2007, the Green Party entered government for the first time in coalition with Fianna Fáil, and Séamus Brennan of Fianna Fáil quipped to the Green Party ministers, "you're playing senior hurling now".
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable