one over the eight
1 of 1phrase/wʌn ˈoʊvər ði eɪt/
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used to refer to an occasion in which one drinks too much alcoholic drinks and becomes drunk
The idiom "one over the eight" is a British expression that suggests someone has had too much to drink and is slightly drunk or intoxicated. The origin of this phrase is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century. This idiom is often used humorously and informally to describe a person who has overindulged in alcohol.
- Don't listen to him.Can't you see he's had one over the eight!
- I didn't drink one over the eight and risk losing my licence.
- He started telling embarrassing stories at the party, a clear sign that he's one over the eight.
- She had a few too many cocktails and ended up being one over the eight at the family gathering.
- After celebrating his birthday, he was definitely one over the eight and needed a friend to help him get home safely.