He can really hold his liquor at parties.
hold one's liquor
idiomTo be resistant to intoxication or to show few signs of intoxication, even after consuming a significant amount of alcohol.
Even after three glasses of wine, she could still hold her liquor and talk clearly.
Despite the heavy drinking throughout the long banquet, the diplomat managed to hold his liquor, ensuring he remained sharp for the final negotiations.
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.