Have a beer

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Hello, I have questions about "have a beer":

At first: why is it "a beer" ? isn't it liquid and un-countable? can I say 'have two beers, have 100 beers' ?

Then: why is it 'have', not 'drink' ? when should I use 'have' and when 'drink'?

Thanks.

Cool Breeze · Accepted Answer

ESLBeginnerwhy is it "a beer" ?

It really means: Have a bottle of beer or Have a pint of beer. You do say: He likes beer.
ESLBeginnercan I say 'have two beers, have 100 beers' ?

Yes.

ESLBeginnerwhy is it 'have', not 'drink' ?

For the simple reason that people usually say so. You can say: He drinks too much beer. Also: He has/drinks a beer or two every day.

CB

Mister Micawber · Answer

From the Random House Dictionary:

Have

11. to partake of; eat or drink: He had cake and coffee for dessert.

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