Very drunk.
Three sheets to the wind
THREE SHEETS to the WIND
θriː ʃiːts tə ðə wɪnd
Phrase
Example Sentences
"Three sheets to the wind."
"Already three sheets to the wind."
Etymology & History
British/nautical expression for intoxicated. Sailing term.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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