Drinking & Smoking

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

After the bachelor party, he was as drunk as a skunk and couldn't remember a thing.

having consumed an excessive amount of alcohol and hence unable to think or act normally

After the celebration, he stumbled out of the party drunk as a lord.

incapable of acting or thinking like a normal person would, due to having consumed an excessive amount of alcohol

After the all-night party, he stumbled around like he was as drunk as a wheelbarrow.

to drink too much of alcoholic drinks on a regular basis

At the party last night, he drank like a fish and couldn't even remember how he got home.

used before drinking in honor of a person or thing

Here's to your success in your new job!May you achieve all your goals.

someone who is not in any way affected by chemical substances or alcoholic drinks

After a night of partying, he had to drive home and stayed stone sober to ensure his safety.

to become extremely drunk

He got a load on and decided he was going to break every window in the street

to contact or call someone, often with the intent of having a casual or brief conversation

I'll give you a buzz when I'm ready to leave the office.

(in reference to a business or relationship) in a difficult or troubled state, and may be at risk of falling apart

The company is on the rocks after losing its biggest client.

heavily under the influence of alcoholic drinks or drugs

After a few too many drinks at the party, he was as high as a kite.

to drink an excessive amout of alcohol and become extremely drunk

At the wedding reception, he had one too many cocktails and ended up dancing on the tables.

used to refer to someone who tends to drink an excessive amount of alcohol

What were you thinking seeking solitude with Jimmy?The guy's on the bottle 24/7.

an alcoholic drink consumed to cure a headache that comes after excessive drinking

Oh, I'm miserable.I need some of the hair of the dog that bit me.

used to refer to a cigarette, often to highlight the health risks associated with smoking

He decided to quit smoking after realizing that each cigarette was a coffin nail.

used to refer to a cigarette, often due to the well-known health risks associated with smoking

She tossed her last cancer stick into the trash can, determined to lead a smoke-free life.

used for referring to a cigarette, often implying the harmful effects of smoking on one's lungs

I am going to head outside and throw down a few more lung darts.

the strength or confidence that is obtained from drinking an excessive amount of alcoholic drinks

He had a shot of whiskey for some Dutch courage before giving his presentation.

used to refer to a priod of time in which one avoids drinking alcoholic drinks

After struggling with alcohol addiction, he's been on the wagon for two years and is doing well in his recovery.

to start drinking an excessive amount of alcohol, particularly on regular basis

He's been hitting the bottle hard since his wife left him.

used to refer to an occasion in which one drinks too much alcoholic drinks and becomes drunk

Don't listen to him.Can't you see he's had one over the eight!

to smoke a great number of cigarettes

Despite knowing the health risks, John continued to smoke like a chimney, lighting up one cigarette after another.