Hold your drink Meaning in English
expression
ˈhoʊɫd/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈdɹɪŋk
HOHLD yor DRINK
hˈəʊld/ /jˈɔː/ /dɹˈɪŋk
HOHLD yaw DRINK
Definition
To be able to drink alcohol without becoming drunk quickly or showing strong effects. Commonly used to describe someone's alcohol tolerance.
Usage & Nuances
Informal expression, mostly used in social situations. Refers specifically to alcohol tolerance, not holding a drink physically. Not an insult; often conversational. Compare 'can't hold your drink' (gets drunk easily).
Spanish: aguantar el alcoholPortuguese (BR): aguentar bebidaPortuguese (PT): aguentar a bebidaChinese (Simplified): 酒量好Chinese (Traditional): 酒量好Hindi: शराब सहनाArabic: تحمّل شربك للكحولBengali: মদ সহ্য করতে পারা - বেশি না মদ্যপান করেও ঠিক থাকাRussian: хорошо переносить алкоголь - держать ударJapanese: お酒に強いVietnamese: tửu lượng tốt - chịu được rượuKorean: 술을 잘 버티다 - 주량이 세다Turkish: alkolü kaldırmak - alkolü iyi taşımakUrdu: شراب برداشت کرنا - شراب کو سنبھالنا (مدعا: زیادہ نہ چڑھنا)Indonesian: kuat minum - tahan minum
Example Sentences
He can really hold his drink at parties.
basic
I can't hold my drink very well.
basic
Some people just can't hold their drink.
basic
After two beers, I knew I couldn't hold my drink like I used to.
natural
She jokes that her brother can't hold his drink at all.
natural
You have to admit, Jake can hold his drink better than anyone here.
natural