can't hold your drink

Related to word: hold

Idiom

Definition

  1. This idiom describes a person who has a low tolerance for alcohol and quickly becomes intoxicated or experiences adverse effects from drinking even small amounts.

    酒量小

    • He started slurring his words after only two beers; it seems he really can't hold his drink.

      他喝了两杯啤酒就开始口齿不清;看来他真的很不能喝酒。

    • I know you don't drink often, but if you decide to drink, please remember you can't hold your drink.

      我知道你不常喝酒,但如果你决定要喝,请记住你酒量不好。

    • She felt dizzy after only a small amount of wine; she really can't hold her drink.

      她只喝了一点葡萄酒就感到头晕;她真的很不能喝酒。