Holy show

exp.

Heard in Kerry and Waterford

A person inappropriately or poorly dressed for an occasion, creating an embarrassing spectacle.

She wore jeans to the wedding. She was a holy show.

Posh English

She attended the wedding attired in denim trousers. She presented a most lamentable spectacle.

Same phrase, other counties

• Waterford

Related terms

• ShowA disgrace or embarrassing spectacle.
• Make a showThis is to portray an exhibition of sheer embarrassment. I love this expression, when…
• Show us your Hula HoopWould you be so kind as to bend over and show us your bottom?
• No show like a joe showThere is simply nothing to compare with it.
• Now we show our bottomsThe moment has come to reveal our true character or abilities.
• Omg showAn expression of acute embarrassment.