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expensive drunk

idiom
Meaning

Someone who must drink a lot of alcohol in order to get intoxicated.


Examples
SIMPLE

He is an expensive drunk because he needs many drinks to feel anything.

CONTEXTUAL

My friend is such an expensive drunk that we always end up spending a fortune at the bar before he even feels tipsy.

COMPLEX

Despite his reputation as an expensive drunk, he insisted on hosting the party, fully aware that the evening would require a significant investment in spirits.

Anchors to
Related idioms4entries
  1. 01

    appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober

    To ask someone to reconsider a decision or view they took while their judgment was swayed by momentary passion, excitement, etc.

  2. 02

    cheap drunk

    Someone who is easily intoxicated.

  3. 03

    good drunk

    A person who is cheerful and companionable when intoxicated, retaining reasonable control of his or her mental and emotional faculties.

  4. 04

    sad drunk

    A person who is gloomy or depressed when intoxicated, unable to retain reasonable control of their mental and emotional faculties.

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