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There is no correct answer to this. Top Of The Morning To You, was a phrase coined in the Vaudeville variety shows attributed to the Irish as a standard term of welcome. This phrase along with terms like too ra loo ra, are not Irish, or for that matter did not exist beyond the writers imagination of what home life was like in small town rural Ireland. Most of the writers had never set foot in Ireland.
However, a common response would be: "and the rest of the day to you."
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 8y agoNobody in Ireland would ever say "Top o' the morning", so there is no response to it. The phrase may have even come from England, not Ireland and it is an ancient phrase now. It has become associated with Ireland through Hollywood stereotypes which have no connections whatsoever to the reality of Ireland. Outside of movies, you would never hear it in popular use, especially in Ireland.
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What is the meaning of Top of the day to you?
"Top of the morning to you" is an Irish saying that means " I wish the best of the morning to you." or to have a good morning. The proper response would be "and the rest of the day to you".
How do you respond to top of the morning to you in Ireland?
The common Irish greeting "Top o' the morning to you!" has the traditional response "And the rest of the day to ye'".
Where did the saying top of the morning come from?
It is an old Irish saying for "Good Morning," but it usually means the Top of The Morning is dawn. (The actual saying was Top o' the mornin'- an Irish accent.)To which you should reply... and the balance of the day to you!
What is the correct response to the Irish greeting 'Top of the morning to you?
There is no correct answer to this. Top Of The Morning To You, was a phrase coined in the Vaudeville variety shows attributed to the Irish as a standard term of welcome. This phrase along with terms like too ra loo ra, are not Irish, or for that matter did not exist beyond the writers imagination of what home life was like in small town rural Ireland. Most of the writers had never set foot in Ireland. However, a common response would be: "and the rest of the day to you."
How do you say break a leg in Irish?
top of the morning to ya
Do old Irish men tend to say Top of the Morning?
Yes,they do.
What time is top of the morning?
When spoken with an Irish accent, it generally sounds like Top o' ta Mornin ta ya. But the prase itself is top of the morning to you.
What is the Irish for 'top of the morning'?
There is no Irish for this phrase -- it is never used in Ireland and seems to be a total American invention. Most Irish people cringe when they hear it.
What is your nationality if you were born in an English hospital on an RAF base your father is southern Irish and your mother is northern Irish?
Sounds to me like you are pure Irish. Top of the morning to you !
How do you write top of the morning to you in Gaelic?
It is an old archaic greeting that was supposed to elicit the response "and the balance of the day to you". this phrase is never used in Ireland and seems to be a total American invention. Most Irish people cringe when they hear it.
Top of the morning to you?
It means "good morning" Not really sure it means anything! you will NEVER hear it said in Ireland. it may have some interesting historical origin in the usa but definitely not in Ireland
What does 'Top of the morning' mean?
It is another way to say "good morning," often associated with the Irish. When you wish someone the "Top of the Morning," you are wishing them the best part of the morning. To which they should reply, "and the balance of the day to you." This is wishing you a good rest of the day.
