in one's cups

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under the influence
Phrase
  • Two of the bills Newsom signed, Assembly bills 1546 and 1687, strengthen penalties against people who repeatedly drive while under the influence.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Authorities said Adrian Tiscareno was under the influence of drugs and alcohol and had been driving at over 100 mph in the moments before the crash.
    — Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2026.

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