brick in one's hat
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brick in one's hat
Where it comes from
US, circa 1846. Presumably due to staggering walk when drunk; compare top-heavy with drink.
noun
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Drunkenness.
Seated at the same table with our Mr.—, was a gentleman, who, to use the current phrase, ‘had a brick in his hat.’
Similar: drunkenness
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