Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Legless

What does it mean?

Legless is British slang meaning very drunk, so drunk you can barely stand.

Is it positive or negative?

Usually negative or cautionary, but sometimes used jokingly.

When do you use it?

Use it to describe someone who has had far too much to drink.

Examples

Example 1: He was legless by ten o'clock.

Example 2: I got legless at the wedding and regret it now.

Question for you

Have you ever seen someone completely legless?

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