Meaning of 'Three sheets to the wind'
What does the saying 'Three sheets to the wind' mean?
Idiom: Three sheets to the wind
Meaning:
If someone is three sheets to the wind, they are drunk.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Drinking, pubs and bars |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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