not see straight

not see straight

1. To have impaired vision, often due to drunkenness. I once got so drunk I couldn't see straight. I'll never do that again.
2. To not be able to function, typically due to anger, frustration, fatigue, etc. When I found out that my brother took my car without asking, I was so angry with him I couldn't see straight. I'm so tired right now that I can't see straight. You'd better drive me home.
See also: not, see, straight
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • can't see straight
  • drunk tank
  • drunker
  • drunker than Cooter Brown
  • drunker than Cootie Brown
  • pifficated
  • funky-drunk
  • screaming drunk
  • stinking drunk
  • screeching drunk