He's in his cups
Posted by David FG on March 27, 2007
In Reply to: He's in his cups posted by Margaret on March 27, 2007
: The phrase is "he's in his cups/" I think it means he's drunk and may have an Irish connection. I would like to know it's origin.
It's Biblical, I think. It does indeed mean drunk, but I am unaware of its being particularly Irish.
DFG
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