Drink (oneself) silly In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "drink (oneself) silly", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-05-29 04:05

Meaning of Drink (oneself) silly

Drink (oneself) silly informal verb phrase

To drink so much alcohol that one cannot take control of his or her behavior or becomes intoxicated

You drank yourself silly at the grand opening party so we had to take you home.

Have you recalled anything last night? You drank yourself silly and even made dumb and funny things. Shame on you!

He's addicted to alcohol. He often drinks himself silly.

Sorry! I didn't remember what had happened that night. I drank myself to silly.

Other phrases about:

(as) pissed as a newt

To be very drunk

as pissed as a fart

To be very drunk

string out

1. To stretch or lengthen something, usually a string or cord of some type

2. To extend, postpone, or make longer than it usually would

can't see a hole in a ladder

1. Be foolish or stupid

2. Be drunk

skinful

1. The full capacity of a skin container.

2. An amount of alcohol that is enough to get drunk

Grammar and Usage of Drink (oneself) silly

Verb Forms

  • drink (oneself) silly
  • drinks (oneself) silly
  • drank (oneself) silly
  • drinking (oneself) silly

The verb "drink" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

 

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