be the worse for liquor
be the worse for liquor
obsolete euphemism To be drunk. I'm afraid Eldridge is the worse for liquor tonight, so send Miss Clancy away. I don't want the whole town to know about his penchant for the drink. Mother always warned us not to be the worse for liquor around company. You need to stop drinking right now. There are too many potential suitors here for you to be the worse for liquor!
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