have a few

have a few

To have multiple alcoholic drinks, especially to the point of becoming mildly intoxicated. John's usually quite reticent around other people, but he becomes the life of the party after he's had a few. Nothing helps me unwind after a long week of working like having a few with some good friends.
See also: few, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have a few

drink enough alcohol to be slightly drunk. informal
1991 James Kelman Events in Yer Life In fact it's hard to talk politics at all down there. I tend to keep my mouth shut. Unless I've had a few.
See also: few, have
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

have had a few (too many)

(informal) have drunk a lot of alcohol: Look, he’s had a few and he really shouldn’t drive home. You’ve had a few too many, Paul. You don’t know what you’re saying.
See also: few, have
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • have had a few
  • have a couple
  • catch a buzz
  • be out of (one's) face
  • be out of (one's) brain
  • out of (one's) brain
  • out of (one's) face
  • out of (one's) skull
  • out of one’s skull
  • out of your skull
References in classic literature
"I have a few words more to say," she resumed, addressing my wife.