"He walked like a man half in his cup."
How can I understand this description? I feel like it's very vivid, but I can't picture it.

Thanks in advance![Image]

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"He walked like a man half in his cup."
How can I understand this description? I feel like it's very vivid, but I can't picture it.

Thanks in advance![Image]

Answer

Yup, half drunk, tipsy. The expression is still in use in Ireland.

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I'm from the US and I'd never heard it either.