have a few too many

English

Verb

have a few too many (third-person singular simple present has a few too many, present participle having a few too many, simple past and past participle had a few too many)

1. (colloquial) To drink an excessive amount of alcohol, so as become thoroughly inebriated or unwell.

   Felicity fell over and hurt her arm. She'd had a few too many.

See also

• have a few