drink somebody under the table

drink (someone) under the table

To be able to drink much more alcohol than someone else. Please, she's a tipsy after one shot—I could definitely drink her under the table. Back before I went to rehab, I used to be able to drink most people under the table. Are you already buzzed? Wow, I didn't know I could drink you under the table!

See also: drink, table

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drink somebody under the ˈtable

(informal) drink more alcohol than somebody without becoming as drunk as they do: Believe me, she can drink anyone under the table!

See also: drink, somebody, table

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