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.
- a rum go
- DOS
- rum
- look bad
- bonus
- Bonus!
- suck face
- lucky for you
- beat Banaghan
- beat Banagher