Be on the piss

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To drink excessive amounts of alcohol, be in the process of heavy drinking.

After a tough week, John decided to go be on the piss with his friends.
Visual representation of "be on the piss" - To drink excessive amounts of alcohol, be in the process of heavy drinking

Often appears as...

  • go be on the piss
  • they were on the piss

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Informal Slang

Used casually among friends, not in professional or polite company.

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They planned to be on the piss this Saturday.
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Potentially Negative

Sometimes implies irresponsible behavior or excessive drinking.

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He missed work because he was on the piss again.
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Country Specific

Commonly used in the UK and similar cultures; might be misunderstood elsewhere.

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Visitors were confused when locals talked about being on the piss.
Visual representation of the word "Be on the piss"

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