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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If a government shutdown impacts SNAP or WIC benefits, people who rely on them have a few options to get help, including local food banks, local government hotlines that can provide assistance, and community organizations and nonprofits.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
As a result, the Blue Jays’ franchise pair might only have a few games left together.
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While Landau fought for it, the scene did have a few detractors beyond the studio.
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Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
As a result, the Blue Jays’ franchise pair might only have a few games left together.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
While Landau fought for it, the scene did have a few detractors beyond the studio.
—Stacy Lambe, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
These wireless mice are shaped like a pen and have a few buttons.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2025
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“Have a few.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20few. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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