Meaning of Idiom ‘Bottoms Up’
Bottoms up is an expression used as a toast or humorous exclamation used while drinking, especially while drinking alcoholic beverages. Similar to cheers or down the hatch, it is used when drinking with friends as a way to encourage others to drink together or simply to have fun.
Bottoms Up is usually used as a standalone exclamation similar to other drinking toasts.
Sentence Examples
“Bottoms up!” said Ted, raising his glass.
Origin
Used since the early 1900’s.
This idiom literally encourages others to drink in such a way that the bottom of their glasses tilt upward and every last drop is consumed. As a toast, it is not necessary to take it literally.
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