Hanapin
(as) drunk as a lord
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having consumed an excessive amount of alcohol and hence unable to think or act normally
Humorous
Idiom
Informal
Old useWhat is the origin of the idiom "drunk as a lord" and when to use it?
The idiom "drunk as a lord" is a somewhat humorous and old-fashioned expression that is used to describe someone who is extremely drunk. The origin of this phrase likely dates back to a time when the British aristocracy, often referred to as "lords," were known for their heavy drinking habits and lavish banquets.
Halimbawa
She enjoyed a few too many glasses of champagne and ended up as drunk as a lord at the wedding.
After the celebration, he stumbled out of the party drunk as a lord.
She enjoyed a few too many glasses of champagne and ended up as drunk as a lord at the wedding.
