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# had a few

phrase (verb phrase: have had a few, has had a few; also «had one too many», «had a couple»)

«had a few» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

1. (euphemism) has drunk quite a lot of alcohol; a bit drunk.
2. (literal) had a small number of something: «I've had a few sweets».

### In the lessons

A polite, often jokey way to hint that someone is tipsy or drunk; everyday, all regions. «A few» stands for drinks, which are not named.

### Examples

- Uncle Jim had a few at the wedding and started dancing on the table.
- He's had a few, so he's taking a taxi home.
- "Have you had a few?" asked Mum, smelling his breath.
- Dad had a few at the pub and fell asleep on the sofa.
- I've had a few of the biscuits already.
- Never drive after you've had a few.
- The man who had a few was singing loudly in the street.
- Gossip says the best man had more than a few.

### Note

Trap: «a few» doesn't name the thing; with adults it usually means alcoholic drinks. Drinking and driving is dangerous and illegal. Plain words: drank alcohol, tipsy, drunk.