a rum do

a rum do

dated An odd, strange, or surprising occurrence, situation, or turn of events, especially one that might be considered somewhat disreputable or distasteful. Primarily heard in UK. A young man taking a wife so much older than himself? My word, what a rum do that is! Well, this is a rum do, if I've ever seen one. The kitchen porter has just been made the head chef!
See also: rum
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a rum go
  • DOS
  • rum
  • look bad
  • bonus
  • Bonus!
  • suck face
  • lucky for you
  • beat Banaghan
  • beat Banagher
References in periodicals archive
MORE THAN A RUM DO Front, from left, Ian Linsley with Alex Shiel of Ward Hadaway.