in one's cups



in one's cups

Drunk, as in You can't believe anything he says when he's in his cups. [Early 1600s]
See also: cup

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Swanhilda-German
HinrichHIN-rikhLow German
Kahina-Northern African, Berber
HarleyHAHR-leeEnglish
Philippinafee-lee-PEE-nahGerman (Rare)
Giacintajah-CHEEN-tahItalian