He was four sheets to the wind after the party.
four sheets to the wind
idiomExtremely drunk.
Origin
disputed originBy analogy with three sheets to the wind.
After drinking too much at the wedding, he was four sheets to the wind and could barely walk.
By the time the final toast was made, the host was already four sheets to the wind and began telling embarrassing stories to the guests.
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as the wind blows
According to any given circumstances.
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break wind
To expel gases generated during digestion, especially through the anus; to fart.
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candle in the wind
A fragile or vulnerable thing, likely to be put in jeopardy.
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finger to the wind
An attention to or focus on or awareness of current or prevailing trends, public opinion, or shifting circumstances.
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four score and seven years ago
Used (sometimes sarcastically) to indicate that a past event being mentioned is particularly important: a long time ago; many years ago.
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get the wind up
To become frightened or disturbed.
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get wind
To be divulged; to become public.
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get wind in one's jaws
To have too much to say; talk too much; run at the mouth; to speak one's mind or voice one's opinion about a matter; blabber