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two-fisted drinker

idiom
Meaning

Someone who can handle their liquor well


Examples
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.

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