Meaning of the word "drink like a fish" in English

What does "drink like a fish" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

drink like a fish

US /drɪŋk laɪk ə fɪʃ/
UK /drɪŋk laɪk ə fɪʃ/
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Idiom

to drink an excessive amount of alcohol

Example:
He tends to drink like a fish at parties, which often leads to trouble.
After losing his job, he started to drink like a fish every night.