drink like a fish: translation
drink like a fish
Fig. to drink alcohol excessively; to be in the habit of drinking alcohol excessively. •
Jeff really drank like a fish at the party on Saturday.
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I worry about Nancy; she drinks like a fish.
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{v. phr.} To drink (alcoholic beverages) in great quantities; to be addicted to alcohol. * /John is a nice guy but, unfortunately, he drinks like a fish./