in one's cups

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under the influence
Phrase
  • The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, police said, adding that the driver did not appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
    Jason Green, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
  • Toxicology testing later confirmed Singh was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
    Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
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“In one's cups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20one%27s%20cups. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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