under the influence

Frequency: 8.015.0 per million words

Affected by alcohol or drugs.

Examples (10)

  • He was arrested for driving under the influence.
  • She was clearly under the influence of alcohol at the party.
  • Working under the influence of drugs is extremely dangerous.
  • The police suspected he was under the influence after the accident.
  • Never get behind the wheel if you are under the influence.
  • His erratic behavior suggested he might be under the influence.
  • They found him asleep in his car, visibly under the influence.
  • The company has a strict policy against employees being under the influence at work.
  • Being under the influence can impair judgment and lead to poor decisions.
  • She denied she was under the influence, but her speech was slurred.