English Idiom · Intermediate
have a few
To drink enough alcohol to be slightly or moderately drunk
Pronunciation: say have a few
Meaning
To drink enough alcohol to be slightly or moderately drunk.
Example
'Course, once he's had a few, the old man'll gab the hind leg off a donkey.
'Course, once he's had a few, the old man'll gab the hind leg off a donkey.
Practice tips
- Practice have a few out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.