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one over the eight
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used to refer to an occasion in which one drinks too much alcoholic drinks and becomes drunk
Dialect
British
British
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "one over the eight" and when to use it?
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.
Examples
Do n't listen to him. Ca n't you see he's had one over the eight!
I did n't drink one over the eight and risk losing my licence.
