one too many
phrase
: too many alcoholic drinks
He had one too many at the bar last night.
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Chaise Sanders,
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“One too many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20too%20many. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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