In a recent question, I asked about the origin of a similar expression. This was how I learned that the expression means being drunk, which is different from how I have heard it. What does this expression mean to you? In other words, how have you used it?
I am not asking about the origin of the expression; I found out about that here:
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=Aj_FmxoAuXj3Ex65NeK4w_3sy6IX?qid=20060620102410AAkO2vu
2006-06-22 13:29:13 · 10 answers · asked by drshorty 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
to me it means beyond drunk..... being totally wasted..
2006-06-22 13:32:39 · answer #1 · answered by angel_lynn_7 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Three sheets to the wind means drunk. It has its origins in sailing where a sheet is a line attached to a sail and used for steering. The sailor holds on to the sheets to keep the sail in the correct position, and if three sheets are flapping in the wind, then nobody is steering the boat, thus the boat is flailing around without direction---sort of like a drunk man.
2016-05-20 12:28:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Describing someone who is very intoxicated.I've also heard drunk as a bicycle and higher than a Georgia pine
2006-06-22 14:30:16 · answer #3 · answered by sweet & sour 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Three sheets to the wind" in sailor's terms, it means drunk. Very, very drunk.
2006-06-22 13:50:02 · answer #4 · answered by coffeevonhelle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means they are drunk as a skunk. Bombed. Plastered.
2006-06-22 13:34:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means drunk to MOST people.
2006-06-22 13:55:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only way I've ever heard that used is to indicate drunkenness.
2006-06-22 16:00:05 · answer #7 · answered by cdf-rom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To me, "three sheets to the wind" is what my aunt is by 5 p.m. every day.
2006-06-22 15:51:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
really really really drunk
2006-06-22 13:34:08 · answer #9 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ripped! hicup!
2006-06-22 13:36:27 · answer #10 · answered by I Bleed Black & Gold 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋