When we say someone is “drunk,” it usually means they’ve had too much to drink. But did you know there are many phrases or “idioms” that use the word “drunk” to describe different situations? These idioms are fun to learn and can help you understand English better, even if you’re a kid. Let’s explore some of these colorful expressions!
Drunk Idioms
Here are 20 drunk idioms in English.
1. Drunk as a lord
Meaning: Very drunk.
Example: He was drunk as a lord at the party.
2. Drunk as a skunk
Meaning: Extremely intoxicated.
Example: She was drunk as a skunk last night.
3. Drunk tank
Meaning: A jail cell for drunk people.
Example: He woke up in the drunk tank.
4. Punch-drunk
Meaning: Confused, disoriented.
Example: He felt punch-drunk after the fight.
5. Sober as a judge
Meaning: Completely sober.
Example: He was sober as a judge at dawn.
6. Drunk under the table
Meaning: To drink more than others.
Example: She drank him under the table.
7. Drunken stupor
Meaning: A state of near-unconsciousness.
Example: He was in a drunken stupor.
8. Happy drunk
Meaning: Cheerful when drunk.
Example: She’s a happy drunk.
9. Mean drunk
Meaning: Aggressive when drunk.
Example: He’s a mean drunk.
10. Sip drunk
Meaning: Slightly intoxicated.
Example: She was just sip drunk.
11. Drunk dial
Meaning: Calling someone while drunk.
Example: He regretted the drunk dial.
12. Drunk on power
Meaning: Corrupted by authority.
Example: He was drunk on power.
13. Blind drunk
Meaning: So drunk as to be unaware.
Example: She was blind drunk.
14. Three sheets to the wind
Meaning: Very drunk.
Example: He was three sheets to the wind.
15. Drunk as Chloe
Meaning: Extremely intoxicated.
Example: He was as drunk as Chloe.
16. Liquid courage
Meaning: Bravery from drinking alcohol.
Example: He had liquid courage.
17. Beer goggles
Meaning: Altered perception from alcohol.
Example: He had on his beer goggles.
18. Drunk driving
Meaning: Operating a vehicle while drunk.
Example: Never engage in drunk driving.
19. Loaded
Meaning: Drunk, intoxicated.
Example: She was completely loaded.
20. On the sauce
Meaning: Drinking heavily.
Example: He’s been on the sauce lately.
