Up in a heap

exp.

Heard in Kerry and Cork

Disorganised or in a state of chaos.

In use

They're all up in a hape since the oul fella lost his job." "This team is up in a heap

Posh English

They have all fallen into complete disarray since the old gentleman lost his employment. This team is in utter disarray.

Same phrase, other counties

  • Cork (not in the dictionary)
  • In a heapIn a complete state of disarray or intoxication. Wrecked or plastered. Pronounced 'hape'.
  • HeapA very large quantity or amount. Also used to describe something big or massive.
  • HapeA lot, a large amount. Also, in a heap: in a mess, in chaos. Pron: hape.
  • State a yaaYou look unwell or in a bad state.
  • A raykeA large heap or excessive quantity of something.
  • Look at da state of yaAn expression indicating that someone is in a particularly unkempt or filthy condition.