いける口くち

expression, noun

drinker; person who can hold their drink

Refers to someone who can drink a lot of alcohol without getting drunk easily. Often used in the pattern 〜はいける口だ or 〜のほうがいける口.

See also: いける

• 彼かれは日本にほん酒しゅがいける口くちだ。

  He can hold his sake well.

• 私わたしはどちらかというとワインのほうがいける口くちです。

  I'm more of a wine drinker, if anything.