Up the pole

adjective

In a difficult situation.

I'm without a job now and really up the pole.
Visual representation of "up the pole" - In a difficult situation.

Often appears as...

  • end up the pole
  • go up the pole

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adjective

Pregnant, especially when unwanted or unexpected.

She's up the pole and they are not even married yet.
Visual representation of "up the pole" - Pregnant, especially when unwanted or unexpected.

Often appears as...

  • end up the pole
  • go up the pole

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

adjective

Crazy, mad, insane.

He goes up the pole whenever he sees a spider.
Visual representation of "up the pole" - Crazy, mad, insane.

Often appears as...

  • end up the pole
  • go up the pole

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

adjective

In a difficult situation.

I'm without a job now and really up the pole.
Visual representation of "up the pole" - In a difficult situation.

Often appears as...

  • end up the pole
  • go up the pole

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

adjective

Pregnant, especially when unwanted or unexpected.

She's up the pole and they are not even married yet.
Visual representation of "up the pole" - Pregnant, especially when unwanted or unexpected.

Often appears as...

  • end up the pole
  • go up the pole

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

adjective

Crazy, mad, insane.

He goes up the pole whenever he sees a spider.
Visual representation of "up the pole" - Crazy, mad, insane.

Often appears as...

  • end up the pole
  • go up the pole

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "up the pole"
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Stressful Times

Use when discussing problems that cause worry or stress.

Illustration for Stressful Times
When the rent is due and I'm broke, I'm up the pole.
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Not Literal

It's a metaphor; no actual pole is involved.

Illustration for Not Literal
Lost in the city without my phone, I was truly up the pole.
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Emotional Impact

Conveys a sense of frustration or helplessness.

Illustration for Emotional Impact
The car broke down again, leaving me up the pole.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Stressful Times

Use when discussing problems that cause worry or stress.

Illustration for Stressful Times
When the rent is due and I'm broke, I'm up the pole.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

It's a metaphor; no actual pole is involved.

Illustration for Not Literal
Lost in the city without my phone, I was truly up the pole.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Impact

Conveys a sense of frustration or helplessness.

Illustration for Emotional Impact
The car broke down again, leaving me up the pole.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Stressful Times

Use when discussing problems that cause worry or stress.

Illustration for Stressful Times
When the rent is due and I'm broke, I'm up the pole.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

It's a metaphor; no actual pole is involved.

Illustration for Not Literal
Lost in the city without my phone, I was truly up the pole.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Impact

Conveys a sense of frustration or helplessness.

Illustration for Emotional Impact
The car broke down again, leaving me up the pole.
Visual representation of the word "Up the pole"

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