stone sober
Plural
stone sober individuals
1
someone who is not in any way affected by chemical substances or alcoholic drinks
The idiom "stone sober" is used to describe someone who is completely sober. The origin of this expression is not definitively known, but it is thought to come from the idea that stones are unyielding and solid, similar to how a person is perceived as being firm and clear-headed when they are sober.
- After a night of partying, he had to drive home and stayed stone sober to ensure his safety.
- She decided to remain stone-sober at the bar, serving as the designated driver for her friends.
- In the interest of her health, she chooses to stay stone sober and avoid alcohol altogether.
- The athlete stayed stone-sober during the competition to maintain peak performance.
- He's committed to his sobriety, and he's been stone sober for several years.
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