drink 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

Fig. to be able to drink more alcohol than someone else. I bet I can drink you under the table.

See also: drink, table

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