3 sheets to the wind

To understand this phrase we need to enter the arcane world of nautical terminology. Sailors' language is, unsurprisingly, all at sea and many supposed derivations have to go by the board. Don't be taken aback to hear that sheets aren't sails, as landlubbers might expect, but ropes (or occasionally, chains). These are fixed to the lower corners of sails, to hold them in place. If three sheets are loose and blowing about in the wind then the sails will flap and the boat will lurch about like a drunken sailor. (credit to phrases.org.uk)

When he attempted to leave bar, He did not get far as he was already 3 sheets to the wind.

3 sheets to the wind by LilDog May 9, 2014

3 sheets to the wind

Drunk

Only takes one beer to make them 3 sheets to the wind

3 sheets to the wind by anonymous November 24, 2021

3 sheets to the wind

this means you or someone you know is drunker then shit

some men could be the most violent beings when they are 3 sheets to the wind

3 sheets to the wind by a coven of ravens January 24, 2019