Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

can-drink-someone-under-the-table

idiom

/kæn drɪŋk ˈsʌmˌwʌn ˈʌndər ðə ˈteɪbəl/

Definition

To drink alcohol with someone to the extent that the other person becomes intoxicated while the speaker remains sober or less affected.

Examples

Last night, I thought I could keep up with her, but she can drink me under the table!
He’s known for his ability to drink anyone under the table at parties.

Meaning

This phrase implies a significant superiority in drinking ability, where one person can consume more alcohol without succumbing to its effects compared to another.