A Conversation for Common Irish slang

Up to High Doh

Post 1

Woodpigeon

I'm not sure if this term is used outside of Ireland. When someone is "up to high doh" then then they are completely stressed or frazzled.


Up to High Doh

Post 2

AgProv2

Also in Scotland, esp. Glasgow: George McDonald Fraser cites it as part of the lexicon of the mainly Glaswegian Gordon Highlanders he commanded shortly after WW2 (1946-47).


Up to High Doh

Post 3

Woodpigeon

Interesting! It goes to show again that there's little new under the sun.

Thanks AgProv.


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