phrase
General Slang
cop on
· phrase · irish
Common sense — or a command to wise up.
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Definitions
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As a noun: common sense, savvy, basic awareness. 'He has no cop on' = he's clueless. 'A bit of cop on' = a measure of basic sense.
“She's only sixteen but she's more cop on than her brother.”
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As a command: wise up, catch yourself on, stop being thick. Usually delivered with a sigh.
“Will you cop on to yourself and put a coat on.”
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cop on In A Sentence
She's only sixteen but she's more cop on than her brother.
Will you cop on to yourself and put a coat on.
Origin & Usage
'Cop' as a verb has long meant to catch or grasp (think 'cop a look'). Irish English ran with it to mean grasping the obvious — having your wits about you.
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