half up the pole

half up the pole

slang Drunk, mildly drunk, or nearly drunk. Sorry I didn't call you last night—I had some wine, got half up the pole, and fell asleep. No, I remember you getting to the bar last night—I was only half up the pole, you know. No more wine for me, thanks—I don't want to get half up the pole tonight.

See also: half, pole, up

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half up the pole

mod. alcohol intoxicated; tipsy. She drank till she was half up the pole.

See also: half, pole, up

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