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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The Eagles have a few weeks to figure out whether Dickerson will be healed in time to play.
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
In that future, like now, some people would have a few children.
—Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Crack open a Red Bull, have a few drinks, and just having fun.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 21 July 2025
Right now, the Bronx Bombers have a few competitive pitchers, but their fourth and fifth starter slots are filled with a revolving door of struggling veterans or unproven prospects.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
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Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Aug. 2025
In that future, like now, some people would have a few children.
—Literary Hub, 8 Aug. 2025
Crack open a Red Bull, have a few drinks, and just having fun.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 21 July 2025
Right now, the Bronx Bombers have a few competitive pitchers, but their fourth and fifth starter slots are filled with a revolving door of struggling veterans or unproven prospects.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for have a few
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“Have a few.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20few. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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