The patient is suffering from the whips and jingles.
whips and jingles
idiomA state of torturous delirium, particularly delirium tremens.
After years of heavy drinking, he began to experience the terrifying whips and jingles.
The physician noted that the patient's hallucinations and tremors were classic symptoms of the whips and jingles, requiring immediate medical intervention.
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fair crack of the whip
Let's have an equitable attempt, match, or process. Used as an appeal for reasonableness.
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pencil whip
To approve a document without actually knowing or reviewing what it is that is being approved.
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smart as a whip
Very intelligent.
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whip hand
An advantage over another; the dominant position.
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whip into shape
To exert considerable effort to change something or someone into a desired state.
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whip the cat
To attempt to get work or money from someone who is too weak or poor to provide it.
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whip through
To do something extremely quickly and perfunctorily.
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whip up a storm
To cause an uproar or controversy.
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