I'm afraid that he's getting to be a groghound — Боюсь, что он станет настоящим пьяницей
He is an old groghound from way back — Он старый алкоголик. Пьет с незапамятных времен
Новый англо-русский словарь современной разговорной лексики. - М.:«Русский язык-Медиа» . Глазунов С.А. . 2003.
groghound — n. a drunkard. □ I’m afraid that Ernie is getting to be a groghound. □ I’m an old groghound from way back … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
drinking — (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Swallowing a liquid Nouns 1. drinking, imbibing, potation, libation; social drinking; bacchanalia; blue law; cocktail party, open or cash bar; bring your own bottle or booze, BYOB, compotation, keg party;… … English dictionary for students
