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Meaning of up to mud in English:

up to mud

phrase

informal Australian

  • Not satisfactory; not good enough.

    • ‘our present system is up to mud’
    • ‘A local cynic reckons they're up to mud.’
    • ‘Things are up to mud in Native Affairs here.’
    • ‘There is very little water for either washing or drinking, and no drinks left in the canteen except Sarilla — which is up to mud.’
    • ‘I found things were "up to mud" and Tucker was a disgrace to the Army.’
    • ‘This country is up to mud for Australians.’