in one's cups

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Definition of in one's cupsnext

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under the influence
Phrase
  • Romo was arrested near the Marquette Interchange in downtown Milwaukee on July 23 on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to an arrest-detention report from the sheriff's office.
    Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • Romo was also cited for operating while under the influence and unsafe passing on the right.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 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 1 Aug. 2026.

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