The idiom "one over the eight" is a British expression that suggests someone has had too much to drink and is slightly drunk or intoxicated. The origin of this phrase is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have emerged in the late 19th or early 20th century. This idiom is often used humorously and informally to describe a person who has overindulged in alcohol.

What is the origin of the idiom "one over the eight" and when to use it?

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Definition und Bedeutung von „one over the eight“ im Englischen

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