Very intoxicated.
Drunk as a lord
DRUNK az a LORD
drʌŋk æz ə lɔːrd
Phrase
Example Sentences
"Drunk as a lord."
"Got drunk as a lord."
Etymology & History
British expression for extremely drunk. Lords could afford excess.
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1600s
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Formality
informal
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