Meaning of know whether one is Arthur or Martha | Babel Free

Definitions

To be in a clear state of mind.

Australia, New-Zealand, colloquial

Examples

“His impression was that practically everyone at the party had been drinking on the night in question, and 'wouldn't have known whether they were Arthur or Martha.”

“'For an hour or two after he's had that, he doesn't know whether he's Arthur or Martha.'”

“The poor little darling had so many mothers; she didn't know whether she was Arthur or Martha!”

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