liquor (redirected from liquors)

can't hold their drink/liquor

if someone can't hold their drink, they get drunk after drinking very little alcohol. You can't hold your drink, that's your problem. Two beers and you're under the table.

See also: can't, drink, hold

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not hold your liquor

to not be able to drink alcohol without showing any effects. Scott didn't hold his liquor very well — he'd either fall asleep or sit silently and sadly after a couple of drinks.

Usage notes: the opposite meaning is expressed by hold your liquor: Now there's a gang that can hold their liquor!

See also: hold