Completely sober.
Sober as a judge
SOH-ber az a JUJ
ˈsəʊbər æz ə dʒʌdʒ
Phrase
Example Sentences
"Sober as a judge."
"I'm sober as a judge."
Etymology & History
British expression for not drunk at all.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1600s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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