How to Pronounce "half in the bag"
expression
HAF in thuh BAG
HAAF in thuh BAG
Definition
To be 'half in the bag' means to be somewhat drunk, but not completely intoxicated. It is an informal and idiomatic way to say that someone has had enough alcohol to feel its effects, but is not fully drunk.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæf/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbæɡ
British English
hˈɑːf/ /ˈɪn/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈæɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAF in thuh BAG
UK
HAAF in thuh BAG
Listen in Context
He was half in the bag after two beers.
I'm already half in the bag—I shouldn't drive tonight.
She was half in the bag and started telling funny stories.
By midnight, most of the guests were half in the bag and singing karaoke.