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Definition |
someone who drinks a lot without getting intoxicated |
Examples |
1) At the party last night, Mark drank like a
fish and ended up feeling very tipsy. 2) At the beach
party, he managed to drink like a fish
and still be the life of the party |
Etymology |
The term is believed to have originated
from the idea that fish constantly open and close their mouths to drink
water. |
Synonyms |
binge drink, knock back, imbibe |
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