Up the pole

exp.

Heard in Dublin, Cork and Waterford

Pregnant. Also used to mean on the wagon in some contexts.

Did ye hear Yer wan's up the pole with yer man?

Posh English

Have you heard that the young lady is with child by that gentleman?

Same phrase, other counties

• Cork
• Waterford

Related terms

• PoleA very stupid or foolish person.
• She walks like she has a 20 foot pole stuck up her arseSaid of a person with an affected, stiff or haughty gait.
• Ten foot barge poleThat lady is so unattractive one would not touch her even with a ten-foot barge pole.
• Wouldnt touch her with a 10 foot poleAn extremely unattractive or overweight woman, especially when one is very drunk.
• Wouldnt touch with a ten foot poleTo refuse to go near someone or something considered undesirable.
• Paddy wagonA police van or patrol wagon used by the constabulary.