Be (as) sober as a judge In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "be (as) sober as a judge", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-10-03 07:10

Meaning of Be (as) sober as a judge

Synonyms:

stone-cold sober

Be (as) sober as a judge simile

To be able to suffer pain or trouble without complaining or showing your emotions.

 

John was sober as a judge when his loved one passed away.

She was as sober as a judge when speaking about her sordid past.

To be cool and showing clear thought or reason.
 

From the way Mary handled the situation, I can tell that she is as sober as a judge.

He is as sober as a judge, so every decision he has made is prudent.

To be not in the slightest inebriated. 

 

Drunken people often say that they are as sober as a judge.

Let me drive, bro. I am as sober as a judge. Believe me!

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Used to advise somebody to calm down 

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very calm and content in situations that aren't ideal.
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to look downwards because of unhappiness or embarrassment
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Used to describe someone kind, calm and pleasant

have/keep your wits about you

To stay calm in a difficult situation and react to unexpected things quickly

Origin of Be (as) sober as a judge

This simile was first recorded in 1694.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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