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hold one's liquor

idiom
Meaning

To be resistant to intoxication or to show few signs of intoxication, even after consuming a significant amount of alcohol.


Examples
SIMPLE

He can really hold his liquor at parties.

CONTEXTUAL

Even after three glasses of wine, she could still hold her liquor and talk clearly.

COMPLEX

Despite the heavy drinking throughout the long banquet, the diplomat managed to hold his liquor, ensuring he remained sharp for the final negotiations.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    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”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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