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Vie Quotidienne - Boire et fumer

Explorez les expressions anglaises liées au tabac et à la boisson avec des exemples tels que « lung dard » et « boire comme un poisson ».

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English idioms related to Everyday Life

to become drunk just to forget something upsetting or disturbing

Ex: Drowning your sorrows may provide temporary relief , but it wo n't solve the underlying issues causing the pain .

so intoxicated with alcohol that one starts behaving like a lunatic

having consumed an excessive amount of alcohol and hence unable to think or act normally

Ex: She enjoyed a few too many glasses of champagne and as drunk as a lord at the wedding .

incapable of acting or thinking like a normal person would, due to having consumed an excessive amount of alcohol

Ex: He claimed he could handle his liquor , but after a night at the bar , he was drunk as a wheelbarrow and needed a friend to take him home .

to drink too much of alcoholic drinks on a regular basis

Ex: He 's known in his circle for being able drink like a fish, but it 's not something to be proud of .

(of alcoholic drinks) to make one extremely drunk

used before drinking in honor of a person or thing

Ex: Here 's to the memory of our loved ones who are no longer with us ; they live on in our hearts .

someone who is not in any way affected by chemical substances or alcoholic drinks

sobre, totalement sobre

sobre, totalement sobre

to become extremely drunk

to make someone become so drunk that they have no control over their thoughts or actions whatsoever

to have a glass of something, particularly an alcoholic drink

on the rocks
[Phrase]

(of drinks, particularly alcoholic beverages) with ice cubes in the glass

Ex: The bartender prepared a classic on the rocks, garnishing it with fresh mint .

heavily under the influence of alcoholic drinks or drugs

Ex: It 's essential to drink responsibly , as high as a kite can lead to risky behavior and poor judgment .

to drink an excessive amout of alcohol and become extremely drunk

used to refer to someone who tends to drink an excessive amount of alcohol

an alcoholic drink consumed to cure a headache that comes after excessive drinking

used to refer to a cigarette, often to highlight the health risks associated with smoking

clou du cercueil, cigarette mortelle

clou du cercueil, cigarette mortelle

used to refer to a cigarette, often due to the well-known health risks associated with smoking

cigarette, clop

cigarette, clop

Ex: The doctor 's advice to quit smoking came after he saw the effects of years of cancer sticks on his patient 's health .

used for referring to a cigarette, often implying the harmful effects of smoking on one's lungs

cigarette, clope

cigarette, clope

Ex: While some people continue to enjoy lung darts, it 's essential to be aware of the health consequences .

the strength or confidence that is obtained from drinking an excessive amount of alcoholic drinks

courage alcoolisé, courage d'ébriété

courage alcoolisé, courage d'ébriété

on the wagon
[Phrase]

used to refer to a priod of time in which one avoids drinking alcoholic drinks

Ex: While he enjoyed a few drinks in the past , he 's on the wagon as part of a wellness program .

to start drinking an excessive amount of alcohol, particularly on regular basis

used to refer to an occasion in which one drinks too much alcoholic drinks and becomes drunk

Ex: After celebrating his birthday , he was one over the eight and needed a friend to help him get home safely .

to smoke a great number of cigarettes

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