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Ireland slang
Hang on or wait a minute.
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Ireland
Formality
Informal.
Stall the ball means Hang on or wait a minute. It is best read as ireland slang associated with Ireland.
"Stall the ball" means Hang on or wait a minute. In Ireland, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
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