in one's cups

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under the influence
Phrase
  • An autopsy and toxicology report found Whittmore was under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of the collision.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The petition also calls for Berry to not be under the influence and to undergo sobriety testing before, during and after any visits with their son.
    — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 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 8 Oct. 2026.

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