Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
up-the-pole
Idiomatic expression
/ʌp ðə poʊl/
Definition
A phrase referring to a situation that is out of control or extreme.
Examples
- The party was fun at first, but then it went completely up-the-pole.
- His reaction to the news was so dramatic, it felt like everything had just gone up-the-pole.
Meaning
It often describes an unexpected or chaotic scenario, particularly in social contexts.
Synonyms
- out of control
- chaotic
- over the top
