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General Slang
ben the hoose
BEN thuh HOOSS · phrase · informal
Through to the other room / the inner part of the house
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Definitions
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Through in the inner room; 'come ben' means come through into the house.
“Come ben the hoose and sit doon.”
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ben the hoose In A Sentence
Come ben the hoose and sit doon.
Origin & Usage
Scots, 'ben' (the inner room/inward) + 'the hoose'.
People Also Ask
What does 'ben the hoose' mean?
It means through in the inner room, or the inner part of the house. 'Come ben' is an invitation to come through inside.
How do you use 'ben the hoose'?
You'd welcome someone by saying 'Come ben the hoose and sit doon.'
Where does 'ben' come from?
It's Scots, where 'ben' means the inner room or inward, as opposed to 'but' (the outer room).
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