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Three sheets to the wind meaning

What does the saying 'Three sheets to the wind' mean?

Idiom: Three sheets to the wind

Meaning:

If someone is three sheets to the wind, they are drunk.
Country: International English | Subject Area: Drinking, pubs and bars | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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