1) My friend and I were invited to a party by her new boyfriend. When we arrived, it was very noticeable that a lot of my peers were under the influence of alcohol. My friend started drinking, and drinking fast. By the time her boyfriend had found her, she was very well intoxicated. While she was under the influence, he asked her to do sexual things. -My friend was susceptible to pressure because she was influenced by alcohol, which affects the decision making process and thoughts in general.
Generally, the expressions are used to say that the real worth, success or effectiveness of something can only be determined by putting it to the test by trying or using it, appearances and promises aside - just as the best test of a pudding is to eat it.
A bunch of nerves that are connected to your spine also connect to your brain and sends it the info we need and sends out other information throughout your body