drink someone 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 someone under the table

INFORMAL

If someone drinks you under the table, they drink much more alcohol than you. Donna is the only person I know who can drink me under the table. His dad drank him under the table and then tucked him up in bed.

See also: drink, someone, table

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drink someone under the table

consume more alcohol than your drinking companion without becoming as drunk. informal

See also: drink, someone, table

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