have a few

phrase

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.

Examples of have a few in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Master Basic Skills Children who have a few basic skills under their belt tend to feel more comfortable in class, says Mary Reede, a veteran kindergarten teacher. — Fiona Tapp, Parents, 1 Aug. 2026

States still have a few procedural tricks that could delay the work requirements, but read Anil Oza’s story for a full breakdown of this consequential verdict and its larger implications. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 31 July 2026

The Chicago Bears have a few starting spots with some uncertainty. — Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026

For those Regular Joes fortunate enough to have a few bucks in a brokerage account during its IPO last month, shares are down 30%. — Matt Peterson, CNBC, 25 July 2026

Rhymes for have a few

• hullabaloo
• accrue
• ado
• ainu
• aircrew
• airscrew
• anew
• askew
• baboo
• babu
• bamboo
• beaucoup