lang may yer lum reek*
* long may your chimney smoke
Scots
Scotland
Idiom
USED
Frequently
BY
Almost Everyone
It is a toast given in celebration or as a farewell to someone. It is used to wish the person well.
“All the best in Australia mate, lang may yer lum reek!”
“All the best in Australia mate, long may your chimney smoke!”
Submitted November 2020
by lewiiscott
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<h3>Literal translation: lang may yer lum reek</h3>
<p>It is a toast given in celebration or as a farewell to someone. It is used to wish the person well. </p>