worse for liquor: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  British EnglishAmerican Englishinformalcolloquial
  • Impaired, disordered, or in poorer condition as a result of consuming alcohol; intoxicated or showing the effects of drinking.
  • Made less healthy, capable, or presentable because of alcohol consumption.

  Examples

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  • After a night out drinking, Tom was definitely worse for liquor and struggled to get out of bed.

    Después de una noche de copas, Tom estaba claramente peor por el licor y le costaba levantarse de la cama.

  • She looked worse for liquor after the party, her speech slurred and movements unsteady.

    Ella parecía peor por el licor después de la fiesta, con el habla arrastrada y movimientos inestables.

  • If you keep drinking like that, you’ll soon be worse for liquor and unable to focus at work.

    Si sigues bebiendo así, pronto estarás peor por el licor e incapaz de concentrarte en el trabajo.

  • He wasn’t worse for liquor during the meeting, showing surprising composure despite the drinks.

    No estaba peor por el licor durante la reunión, mostrando una compostura sorprendente a pesar de las bebidas.