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(as) drunk as a skunk
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so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic
What is the origin of the idiom "drunk as a skunk" and when to use it?
The idiom "drunk as a skunk" is a humorous expression used to describe someone who is heavily intoxicated or inebriated due to the consumption of alcohol. The origin of the phrase is uncertain, but it likely stems from the playfulness of the rhyming words, emphasizing the extreme state of drunkenness. It's not meant to be taken literally; rather, it's a lighthearted way to convey someone's high level of alcohol intoxication.
Example
He had a few too many at the pub, and by the end of the night, he was as drunk as a fiddler.
She celebrated her birthday by drinking with friends and ended up as drunk as a fiddler.
Trying to walk in a straight line after that much wine left him looking as drunk as a skunk.
She celebrated her birthday by drinking with friends and ended up as drunk as a fiddler.
After the bachelor party, he was as drunk as a skunk and couldn't remember a thing.
