three sheets

three sheets to the wind

slang Extremely drunk, especially to the point of being uncoordinated or out of control. Most likely derived from nautical terminology, in which a "sheet" is the rope that controls the sails of a tall ship; if several sheets are loose or mishandled, the boat's movement becomes unsteady and difficult to control, like that of a drunk person. On his 21st birthday, Jeff's friends took him to every bar in town until he was three sheets to the wind. They had an open bar at the staff party, so we were all three sheets to the wind by the time we left.

three sheets

verb

See three sheets in the wind

three sheets

to/in the wind Informal

Intoxicated; drunk.

See also: sheet, three

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

three sheets in the wind
three sheets to the wind
four sheets
four sheets in the wind
four sheets to the wind
two sheets to the wind
both sheets in the wind
back water
bitter end, (fight) to the
first port of call

References in classic literature

Is it not so?" As he spoke he handed me three sheets of note paper and three envelopes.

Dracula

have you managed to invent a mechanical corset, or a baby's bottle, or a fire engine, or chimneys that consume no fuel, or ovens which cook cutlets with three sheets of paper?"

Bureaucracy

He laid two or three sheets of paper upon the table and waited while his employer glanced them through and dismissed him with a little nod.

The Vanished Messenger

Daughtry dashed into the cabin, came back with a pillow and three sheets, and, using the first as a pad and knotting the last together in swift weaver's knots, he left the Ancient Mariner safe and soft and took Michael back into his own arms.

Michael Brother of Jerry

Nicola makes the mistake of confronting her about what happened with Maya, while Jessie is three sheets to the wind, and soon she's letting rip and dropping some major truth bombs about the kids in the village.

SOAP watch; Your guide to all the drama in the Square, on the cobbles and in the Dales

Nicola makes the mistake of confronting her about what happened with Maya while Jessie is three sheets to the wind, and soon she's letting rip and dropping some major truth bombs about the kids in the village.

SOAP watch

We have three sheets I've been following UCD since 1981 and it's been a right rollercoaster journey.

Following UCD's a rollercoaster; YOUR SHOUT; UCD FAN

Gareth White tweeted: "Imagine waking up this morning to find that you'd tweeted that absolute whopper out while three sheets?!" Brian Will said: "Career on a bit of a slide?

FREEDUMB; Braveheart actor sparks fury by encouraging Scots to put their lives on line for indyref2

Those three sheets, bound by butter, are filled and formed into petite pies.

The perfect packaging Phyllo makes a great wrap for a portable snack Phyllo: These pies can be kid-friendly, too

Created with Max Venning from Bar Three and Three Sheets, London.

Coca-Cola launches posh Signature Mixers to go with spirits and they sound delicious; Made especially for dark spirits, there are four flavours of the special mixers. Here's what to expect

ALL-DAY BREAKFAST Ingredients (serves 4) 250g firm tofu, drained 2tbsp olive oil, for greasing and drizzling 15g cornflakes, crushed 2tsp vegan smoky barbecue Fajita seasoning mix 560g canned whole potatoes, drained and sliced 1tsp garlic granules, as desired 1tsp black pepper Handful of fresh parsley, chopped Handful of fresh chives, snipped 290g canned sliced mushrooms, drained Handful fresh thyme or 1/2tsp dried thyme 1/2tsp smoked paprika 2 canned whole tomatoes 1 ripe avocado, sliced 415g canned baked beans Method Wrap the tofu in three sheets of kitchen paper and place plates on top to squeeze out the water.

Making a meal of vegan cookery; Fancy something a bit different for dinner tonight? Try one of these vegan recipe ideas..

But if you're planning on paying a visit to Popworld anytime soon expect to notice something different, well unless, you're three sheets to the wind by that point!

End of an era as Popworld Newcastle changes its sign to something VERY different after re-brand; Popworld is quite simply a Newcastle institution but its exterior is now looking different thanks to a new sign

Runner-up is Cruz's Awake, featuring a tongue of flame separating into three sheets of different heights.

In their element

Lay three sheets of lasagne in the bottom of dish, side by side, then alternate layers of lamb with peas, lasagne and bechamel sauce.

Recipe OF THE WEEK LAMB AND PEA LASAGNE; Staying in Recipe Your ultimate home comforts

词组	three sheets
释义	three sheets three sheets to the wind slang Extremely drunk, especially to the point of being uncoordinated or out of control. Most likely derived from nautical terminology, in which a "sheet" is the rope that controls the sails of a tall ship; if several sheets are loose or mishandled, the boat's movement becomes unsteady and difficult to control, like that of a drunk person. On his 21st birthday, Jeff's friends took him to every bar in town until he was three sheets to the wind. They had an open bar at the staff party, so we were all three sheets to the wind by the time we left. See also: sheet, three, wind Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. three sheets verb See three sheets in the wind See also: sheet, three McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions three sheets to/in *the wind* Informal Intoxicated; drunk. See also: sheet, three American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: three sheets in the wind three sheets to the wind four sheets four sheets in the wind four sheets to the wind two sheets to the wind both sheets in the wind back water bitter end, (fight) to the first port of call References in classic literature Is it not so?" As he spoke he handed me three sheets of note paper and three envelopes. Dracula have you managed to invent a mechanical corset, or a baby's bottle, or a fire engine, or chimneys that consume no fuel, or ovens which cook cutlets with three sheets of paper?" Bureaucracy He laid two or three sheets of paper upon the table and waited while his employer glanced them through and dismissed him with a little nod. The Vanished Messenger Daughtry dashed into the cabin, came back with a pillow and three sheets, and, using the first as a pad and knotting the last together in swift weaver's knots, he left the Ancient Mariner safe and soft and took Michael back into his own arms. Michael Brother of Jerry Nicola makes the mistake of confronting her about what happened with Maya, while Jessie is three sheets to the wind, and soon she's letting rip and dropping some major truth bombs about the kids in the village. SOAP watch; Your guide to all the drama in the Square, on the cobbles and in the Dales Nicola makes the mistake of confronting her about what happened with Maya while Jessie is three sheets to the wind, and soon she's letting rip and dropping some major truth bombs about the kids in the village. SOAP watch We have three sheets I've been following UCD since 1981 and it's been a right rollercoaster journey. Following UCD's a rollercoaster; YOUR SHOUT; UCD FAN Gareth White tweeted: "Imagine waking up this morning to find that you'd tweeted that absolute whopper out while three sheets?!" Brian Will said: "Career on a bit of a slide? FREEDUMB; Braveheart actor sparks fury by encouraging Scots to put their lives on line for indyref2 Those three sheets, bound by butter, are filled and formed into petite pies. The perfect packaging Phyllo makes a great wrap for a portable snack Phyllo: These pies can be kid-friendly, too Created with Max Venning from Bar Three and Three Sheets, London. Coca-Cola launches posh Signature Mixers to go with spirits and they sound delicious; Made especially for dark spirits, there are four flavours of the special mixers. Here's what to expect ALL-DAY BREAKFAST Ingredients (serves 4) 250g firm tofu, drained 2tbsp olive oil, for greasing and drizzling 15g cornflakes, crushed 2tsp vegan smoky barbecue Fajita seasoning mix 560g canned whole potatoes, drained and sliced 1tsp garlic granules, as desired 1tsp black pepper Handful of fresh parsley, chopped Handful of fresh chives, snipped 290g canned sliced mushrooms, drained Handful fresh thyme or 1/2tsp dried thyme 1/2tsp smoked paprika 2 canned whole tomatoes 1 ripe avocado, sliced 415g canned baked beans Method Wrap the tofu in three sheets of kitchen paper and place plates on top to squeeze out the water. Making a meal of vegan cookery; Fancy something a bit different for dinner tonight? Try one of these vegan recipe ideas.. But if you're planning on paying a visit to Popworld anytime soon expect to notice something different, well unless, you're three sheets to the wind by that point! End of an era as Popworld Newcastle changes its sign to something VERY different after re-brand; Popworld is quite simply a Newcastle institution but its exterior is now looking different thanks to a new sign Runner-up is Cruz's Awake, featuring a tongue of flame separating into three sheets of different heights. In their element Lay three sheets of lasagne in the bottom of dish, side by side, then alternate layers of lamb with peas, lasagne and bechamel sauce. Recipe OF THE WEEK LAMB AND PEA LASAGNE; Staying in Recipe Your ultimate home comforts
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