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Three sheets to the wind today refers to being intoxicated however it has nautical origins and refers to loose lines (sheets) securing sails becoming loose and endangering the ship. Don’t try to over-correct though as you might find yourself sailing ‘Too close to the wind’

Three sheets to the wind today refers to being intoxicated however it has nautical origins and refers to loose lines (sheets) securing sails becoming loose and endangering the ship. Don’t try to over-correct though as you might find yourself sailing ‘Too close to the wind’