Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

sober-as-a-judge

idiom

/ˈsoʊ.bɚ æz ə dʒʌdʒ/

Definition

Completely serious or clear-headed; not drunk or under the influence of substances.

Examples

Despite the chaos around him, he remained sober-as-a-judge during the meeting.
She approached the decision sober-as-a-judge, weighing all the options carefully.

Meaning

The phrase ‘sober-as-a-judge’ is used to describe someone who is fully attentive and not affected by any intoxicating influences. It implies a level of seriousness or focus.