Derry

have a derry on (one)

To have negative, usually discriminatory, feelings toward one. Primarily heard in Australia, New Zealand. Grandpa has always had a derry on people from that side of town.
See also: Derry, have, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have a derry on someone

be prejudiced against someone. Australian & New Zealand
This expression refers to the traditional song refrain derry down , and was a late 19th-century adaptation of have a down on (see down).
1948 David Ballantyne The Cunninghams She didn't like the Baptists though, had a derry on that crowd ever since Hilda took her to an evening service.
See also: Derry, have, on, someone
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • have a derry on (one)
  • have a derry on someone
  • pisscutter
  • cherry ripe
  • shadetree mechanic
  • go non-linear
  • there's life in the old dog yet
  • go strong
  • Keep your shop and your shop will keep you
  • go on for an age
References in periodicals archive
Derry too had goal chances with wingback Carlus McWilliams being denied from point-blank range by David Clarke after the home defence was prised open.
MAYO FIND BIT EXTRA; Derry summer over after late Westerners blitz
In March, the banning order was lifted early on Cleveland Police's recommendation - with magistrate Frances Sugden urging Derry to "enjoy your football trouble free".
I'll take son to Boro despite looming ban; Ex-hooligan vows violence is a thing of the past
Derry looked a team who were concentrating on championship matters in the latter stages of the league as McIver constantly tried out new stock to see what they were worth.
Home advantage the key for Derry
Memorial donations may be made in Thomas Derry's name to: Tidewell Hospice of Bradenton, 3355 26th St W Bradenton, FL 34205 (941) 782-4900
Thomas H. Derry, 86
The idea to release the song began when Derry was with pals Tom Breen and Carl Allan in the Clock pub, in Huyton.
DERRY'S SONG IS REAL KNOCKOUT GIFT FOR JUSTICE
One Derry resident said: "I was waiting for more than 30minutes to use the site.
TIP ROW CAUSING A STINK; Cross-border dump scam
A spokesman said: "Flight FR9884 operated by Eirjet on behalf of Ryanair landed safely at Ballykelly airport instead of City of Derry airport at 14.40 today.
Ryanair's military base bungle
In fact, according to McCann, the Dublin-based union that represents Fruit of the Loom employees (SIPTU, the Service, Industrial, Professional, and Technical Union), signed a contract with Farley Industries before the plants in Derry were even built.
Fruit of the Loom's seedy deal: Irish labor ripe for picking
Current Laois quartet John O'Loughlin, Kieran Lillis, Donie Kingston and Conor Boyle also played back then, with Chrissy McKaigue the only Derry survivor from 12 years ago to feature in the last round.
Laois Der to travel with hope
Cavan lead 0-11 to 1-4 at the interval as a 10th minute Derry goal from powerful full-forward McGuckin kept the visitors just about in it.
MARK INSPIRES THE COMEBACK SPECIALISTS
Derry were excellent at Sligo in the league on Friday, soaking up pressure for much of the game but showing a real swagger in attack.
Derry could cause a Cup shock; SETANTA CUP
MacPhie of Derry; two daughters, Barbara Ann Lombardo and husband Jerry of Derry, and Susan MacPhie Helms and husband Larry of Melbourne Beach, FL; one son, Franklin "Bud" MacPhie, Jr.
Barbara P. MacPhie, 85
LIAM Coyle says silencing the Derry City doubters felt so sweet after his club's dramatic escape to victory.
Football: Coyle slaps it up doubters
OWEN MULLIGAN has predicted another double scores victory for Tyrone over Derry in Sunday's Ulster Championship opener.
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR THE OAK LEAF
Round 1, Round 6, Croke Park DUBLIN 0-8 DERRY 0-4 BACK-TO-BACK Allianz league champions came good at the death with four late points to consign Derry to relegation.
Dublin Rock solid as Derry drop down