In (one's) cups In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "in (one's) cups", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-10-17 10:10

Meaning of In (one's) cups

Synonyms:

drunken

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.

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 In (one's) cups

Possessive Adjectives

  • in her cups
  • in his cups
  • in my cups
  • in our cups
  • in their cups
  • in your cups
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Part Of the Furniture

Something or someone has been somewhere and become so familiar that it is hard for you to accept that place without them.

Example:

He was here for such a long time, so he was part of the furniture.

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