English Reference
Idiom idiom

two-fisted drinker


Someone who can handle their liquor well

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

He is a two-fisted drinker who never seems to get drunk.

CONTEXTUAL

Everyone at the party was surprised that he remained perfectly sober, as he is known to be a two-fisted drinker.

COMPLEX

Despite the endless rounds of whiskey served throughout the long evening, the two-fisted drinker maintained his composure and sharp wit until the very end.


Related idioms1entry
  1. 01

    milk drinker

    Someone who lacks experience or courage.

Last updated August 10, 2026