hold liquor

hold (one's) liquor

To be able to consume alcohol without becoming noticeably intoxicated or exhibiting other negative effects, such as becoming ill or unconscious. To have a high tolerance for alcohol. I'm sorry for acting like such a fool at the party—I don't even remember what happened. I guess I just can't hold my liquor. A: "Wow, Jennifer has had five cocktails and still seems totally sober." B: "Oh yeah, that girl can hold her liquor."

hold one's liquor

Fig. to be able to drink alcohol in quantity without ill effects. Old Jed can sure hold his liquor—and a lot of it, too. I asked him to leave because he can't hold his liquor.

词组	hold liquor
释义	hold liquor hold (one's) liquor To be able to consume alcohol without becoming noticeably intoxicated or exhibiting other negative effects, such as becoming ill or unconscious. To have a high tolerance for alcohol. I'm sorry for acting like such a fool at the party—I don't even remember what happened. I guess I just can't hold my liquor. A: "Wow, Jennifer has had five cocktails and still seems totally sober." B: "Oh yeah, that girl can hold her liquor." See also: hold, liquor Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. hold one's liquor Fig. to be able to drink alcohol in quantity without ill effects. Old Jed can sure hold his liquor—and a lot of it, too. I asked him to leave because he can't hold his liquor. See also: hold, liquor McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. See also: hold (one's) liquor hold one’s liquor hold one’s high hold (one's) high be out of (one's) brain out of (one's) brain out of (one's) skull out of one’s skull out of skull out of your skull References in periodicals archive Consoles and chests have curved fronts for interest, including Bungalow 5's The Wave chest, made of curved glass and black walnut, and the Carve console from SHO Modern, featuring doors that swivel to reveal shelves to hold liquor bottles. Handmade, shine and shapely looks reign: designers combine contrasting styles for dramatic effect The former bar at Le Parigo has been expanded and refurnished to hold liquor, high gravity beer, and wine. iCafe Restaurant and Bar Opens in Knoxville, TN - icafeknox.com The seminar will be open to employees of all companies in town that hold liquor licenses. Solar energy could fuel school building project 'The biggest contributor to anti-social behaviour problems in the area is not the fact that the premises hold a gaming licences, it is the additional fact that they will hold liquor licences ... 'Organised crime and disorder a big worry' "The biggest contributor to antisocial behaviour problems in the area is not the fact that the premises hold gaming licences, it is the additional fact they will hold liquor licences... Super casinos 'could bring crime problems' The World Today REPORT: Police officer warns of gambling and drink combination "The biggest contributor to anti-social behaviour problems in the area is not the fact that the premises hold gaming licences, it is the additional fact they will hold liquor licences. Casino link to crime fears But he warned: "The biggest contributor to antisocial behaviour problems in the area is not the fact that the premises hold gaming licences, it is the additional fact they will hold liquor licences." Brit casinos 'will lead to more crime'
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