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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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025
After the draft, the Chargers have a few options at center and left guard, but none of them are tangible improvements from 2024.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Both drugs are effective for treating IBS-C but have a few differences.
—Phuoc Anh (anne) Nguyen, Pharmd, Ms, Verywell Health, 16 Apr. 2025
YouTube moms have a few Social Media Is Getting Better by Falling Apart
Kyle Chayka
Chayka writes about technology and internet culture.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Have a few.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20few. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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