tired and emotional
Drunk.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He had too much wine and is now tired and emotional.”
“The party went on until dawn, and by the end, several guests were looking a bit tired and emotional.”
“After the long wedding reception, the groom was clearly tired and emotional, stumbling over his words as he tried to thank the guests.”
first recorded 20th c.
First used by the British satirical magazine Private Eye in 1967, in a spoof diplomatic memo to describe the state of cabinet minister George Brown. It is now used as a stock phrase and euphemism to avoid litigation for libel, and the phrase has spread well beyond the magazine.
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dog who caught the tire
One who accomplishes a seemingly impossible feat, but does not know what to do next.
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emotional cripple
A person who has been rendered indecisive, alienated, uncaring, confused, or helpless through experiencing debilitating emotions, such as worry, fear, panic, despair, etc.
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kick some tires
To shop for a vehicle or other item to purchase or in which to invest.
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kick the tires
To inspect something to ensure it meets expected standards or has favored characteristics, typically before committing to purchasing or otherwise selecting it.
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kick the tyres
Alternative form of kick the tires.
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pump someone's tires
To praise, encourage, or vigorously support someone.
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sick and tired
Bored to the point of weariness.
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tire fire
A disaster; a chaotic person, thing, or situation.
Last updated August 10, 2026