Country Dictionary

well wear

Hiberno-Emglish phrase, from "bain maith as" or "wear it well". Usually said to someone who has just bought a new garment, car or other large purchase.

Nice Coat, buiog, well wear!

You might as well be wearing broccoli for shoes.

1. Expression for for doing something foolish or unnecessary.

2. Possessing an item that serves no purpose and/or is useless.

Person: "I just bought some new alien detecting binoculars"
Me: "You might as well be wearing broccoli for shoes."