The idiom "have one too many" is used to describe the act of consuming more alcoholic beverages than one can handle or tolerate, resulting in excessive intoxication. The origin of this expression likely comes from the idea that when someone consumes an excessive amount of alcohol, they are said to have had "one too many" drinks, indicating that they have exceeded their limit. This idiom is often used to gently or humorously suggest that someone is drunk due to overindulgence in alcohol.

What is the origin of the idiom "have one too many" and when to use it?

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英語での「have one too many」の定義と意味

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