"One over the eight" is a colloquial phrase used to describe someone who is slightly drunk or intoxicated. There are a range of synonyms used in different regions to describe the same condition. In the UK, one might hear "three sheets to the wind" or "pissed as a newt". In the US, one might hear "buzzed" or "tipsy". In Australia, one might hear "merry" or "loose". Other synonyms for being drunk may include "hammered", "plastered", "wasted", "sloshed", and "blitzed". Regardless of which phrase is used, it is important to remember to always drink responsibly and never drink and drive.