four sheets to the wind
Extremely drunk.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He was four sheets to the wind after the party.”
“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.”
By analogy with three sheets to the wind.
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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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cheat sheet
Any summary or quick reference used as a shortcut or reminder, such as an aid for public speaking.
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dope sheet
A summary, ordinarily in the form of a document, containing important facts and background information concerning a person, activity, or other subject matter.
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fast sheet
A hotel or similar establishment catering to prostitutes.
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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.
Last updated August 10, 2026