Lube up In english explanation

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

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-19 10:02

Meaning of Lube up

Lube up phrasal verb informal

To coat (someone or something) with lubricant in order to reduce friction.

The engine was lubed up by the technician, so you can keep your mind on using your car.

Very inebriated.

They doctored her fruit juice with vodka and she was lubed up.

His speech was slurred, so I thought he was lubed up.

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 Lube up

Verb Forms

  • lubed up
  • lubes up
  • lubing up
  • to lube up

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

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TODAY
Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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