Three sheets to the wind Meaning in English
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Definition
This expression means someone is very drunk, usually to the point of being unsteady or out of control.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, idiomatic expression often used humorously. It comes from nautical language. Use only to describe being very drunk, not just tipsy. It’s not offensive but should be used in relaxed, familiar settings. Common alternative: 'wasted', 'plastered'.
Example Sentences
After five drinks, he was three sheets to the wind.
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She looked three sheets to the wind when she left the party.
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If you are three sheets to the wind, you should not drive.
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By midnight, most of the guests were three sheets to the wind.
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He tried to dance, but he was three sheets to the wind and stumbled all over the floor.
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Don’t mind him, he’s three sheets to the wind and won’t remember this tomorrow.
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