die Bierleiche
Translation
someone passed out drunk, a drunkard (passed out)
Examples
Nach der Party lag eine Bierleiche auf dem Sofa.
After the party, someone was passed out drunk on the sofa.
Er will heute Abend keine Bierleiche sein.
He doesn't want to be a passed-out drunk tonight.
Grammar Patterns
(to be/lie) as a 'Bierleiche' (to be/lie passed out drunk) He was lying on the floor like a passed-out drunk.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Schnapsleiche (someone passed out from schnapps).
Etymology
A compound of 'Bier' (beer) and 'Leiche' (corpse). A metaphorical 'corpse' created by beer.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone lying motionless like a corpse after drinking too much beer. It's a very visual, colloquial term.