Dead drunk.
Up the pole
Example Sentences
"You should hear how they use 'Up the pole' in Britain."
"It's quite common to say 'Up the pole' in the UK."
Etymology & History
Emerges from British pub culture, a central institution in British social life since the medieval period. Drinking terminology is particularly rich in British English, reflecting the cultural importance of the public house.
Word Details
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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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