walking on rocky socks

walk on rocky socks

slang To be unable to walk steadily or in a straight line due to being drunk. The driver got out and walked on rocky socks, so the officer hauled him into the station. She seemed pretty sober during dinner, but then she stood up and started walking on rocky socks.

See also: on, rocky, sock, walk

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walking on rocky socks

mod. alcohol intoxicated. He looks like he’s walking on rocky socks.

See also: on, rocky, sock, walking

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