He was top-heavy with drink and could barely walk.
top-heavy with drink
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Origin
disputed originUS, late 19th century. Due to staggering walk when drunk; compare brick in one's hat.
After the long wedding reception, several guests were top-heavy with drink and needed taxis home.
The reveler stumbled out of the tavern, clearly top-heavy with drink, and struggled to maintain his balance on the uneven cobblestones.
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To drink alcohol while alone.
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To cause someone to drink lots of alcohol, as an escape from frustration.
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drive to drink
Synonym of drive someone crazy.
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Synonym of hold one's liquor.
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