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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However, the unit will have a few openings after fifth-starter Michael Lorenzen and relievers Hunter Harvey and Sam Long entered free agency.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
The Yankees have a few key needs to fill this offseason, including in the outfield and bullpen.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Meghan and Kris also have a few friends in common, including Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King, who also attended Kris’ birthday party on Saturday.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Chik-fil-A's holiday merchandise Chik-fil-A enthusiasts might have a few more options to add to their wishlist for Santa.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
The Yankees have a few key needs to fill this offseason, including in the outfield and bullpen.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Meghan and Kris also have a few friends in common, including Oprah Winfrey and Gayle King, who also attended Kris’ birthday party on Saturday.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
Chik-fil-A's holiday merchandise Chik-fil-A enthusiasts might have a few more options to add to their wishlist for Santa.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Have a few.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20few. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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