In (one's) cups phrase informal euphemism
Inebriated; drunk.
While he was in his cups, he drove his car. As a result, he was fined by police.
Peter was in his cups when he left the bar.
Jim hit his colleague when he's in his cups.
To be very drunk
To be very drunk
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
1. Be foolish or stupid
2. Be drunk
1. The full capacity of a skin container.
2. An amount of alcohol that is enough to get drunk
very excited and interested
Children are as keen as mustard to discover new things around them.