up the pole

up the pole
up the pole
Fig. intoxicated. •

You sound a little up the pole. Why don't you call back when you're sober?

She's up the pole and shouldn't drive.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

Игры ⚽ Нужно решить контрольную?

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