up to here phr.
1. bored, disgusted, utterly intolerant of an event, someone’s statements, actions etc.
Artie (1963) 45: ‘To the guards. Up to here,’ and Artie, elevating his chin, drew a forefinger across his Adam’s apple. | ||
Ulysses 141: Nulla bona, Jack, he said raising his hand to his chin. I’m up to here. I’ve been through the hoop myself. | ||
Manhattan Transfer 39: I’m fed up with it here I tell you [...] up to here. | ||
Forgive Me, Killer (2000) 84: Up to here is where I am with Earl Walker. | ||
On the Yard (2002) 202: I’m full up to here with that white-faced punk. |
2. full, usu. of food and/or drink.
Down the Line 56: Much ’bliged, but I’m up to here now! | ||
Fireworks (1988) 89: Duke was up to here in the chips; he was so loaded that [etc.]. | ‘The Cellini Chalice’ in