He takes a very potent wine with him. Because of the giant's size, Odysseus gives the wine (without it being diluted) to the Cyclops so that he will get drunk and hopefully fall asleep. Odysseus could not wait any longer simply watching his men being killed.
This section of The Odyssey is significant because it highlights one of Odysseus's strong points--his ability to think on his feet. Through his well-thought out plan, Odysseus is able to free himself and his men from the cave.
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