have a few
idiom
variants
or have a few too many
informal
: to have too many alcoholic drinks
We could tell from his slurred speech that he'd had a few.
It looks like she had a few too many.
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Simon Hill, WIRED, 30 Nov. 2024
While the town may only have a few shops and restaurants, the drive offers breathtaking scenery and access to some amazing recreation opportunities.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
So perhaps Ammon does have a few intrepid bondsmen on his tail.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
Most of the ranches have a few members with medical training, which will help, too.
—Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Have a few.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20few. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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