in the drink

prepositional phrase2

1. •
   In or into a body of water.

   • "I'm broke. I came down here wondering whether I'd better throw myself in the drink." — 1907
2. •
   (old-fashioned) Under the influence of an intoxicating beverage.

   • [H]e ain't so bad neither, when he's not in the drink. He's sorry he hit me now." — 1892