drink (someone) under the table
drink (someone) under the table
To be able to drink much more alcohol than someone else. Please, she's a tipsy after one shot—I could definitely drink her under the table.
See also: drink, table
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
drink someone under the table
Fig. to be able to drink more alcohol than someone else. I bet I can drink you under the table.
See also: drink, table
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
drink someone under the table
INFORMALIf someone drinks you under the table, they drink much more alcohol than you. Donna is the only person I know who can drink me under the table. His dad drank him under the table and then tucked him up in bed.
See also: drink, someone, table
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
drink someone under the table
consume more alcohol than your drinking companion without becoming as drunk. informalSee also: drink, someone, table
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
drink somebody under the ˈtable
(informal) drink more alcohol than somebody without becoming as drunk as they do: Believe me, she can drink anyone under the table!See also: drink, somebody, table
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- drink somebody under the table
- drink someone under the table
- drink under the table
- have/take a shot
- take a shot
- take a shot (at someone or something)
- take a shot at (someone or something)
- do a shot
- drive (someone) to drink, to
- drink (oneself) to sleep