half in the bag
slang Drunk, mildly drunk, or nearly drunk. Sorry I didn't call you last night—I had some wine, got half in the bag, and fell asleep.
half in the bag
intoxicated. Jerry was half in the bag when we found him. They were all half in the bag by midnight.
half in the bag
mod. alcohol intoxicated. Jerry was half in the bag when we found him.