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up to high doh
What does up to high doh mean?
Highly agitated, worked up, hyper. Doh as in the top note of the scale — you're pitched right up there, can't come back down. Used for stress, excitement or both at once.
"She had the kids up to high doh before Santa even came."
Origin
From solfège — doh being the top of the octave. Common across Ireland and parts of Scotland.
Frequently asked questions
What does up to high doh mean?
It means wound up, in a state, with your nerves shot.
How do you use up to high doh in a sentence?
"She's up to high doh waiting on those exam results."
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