English alcohol-related idioms, including idioms about drinking alcohol.
Meaning of Idiom ‘Half in the Bag’ To be half in the bag is to be mildly intoxicated by alcohol; almost drunk. This idiom is also used to mean ‘drunk or intoxicated’ (i.e. completely drunk). This usage reflects the earlier variation ‘in the bag’ which today is not as common. Originally, in the bag meant … Read more
Also: hit the booze be on the bottle Hit the Bottle Meaning To hit the bottle means to go on a drinking binge; to get drunk; to drink a large amount of alcoholic beverage; to drink or start to drink excessive amounts of alcohol habitually or usually ,,, Usage Notes The idiom hit the bottle … Read more
Also used: Quit Cold Turkey, Stop Cold Turkey Meaning of Idiom ‘Go Cold Turkey’ To go cold turkey is to end an addiction such as smoking or drinking quickly and completely without cutting down gradually or tapering off; to stop doing something suddenly and completely, all at once without preparation or planning. Want to see more … Read more
Also: On the wagon Off the wagon Go off the wagon Meaning of Idiom ‘Fall off the Wagon’ To be on the wagon means to be abstaining from alcohol or drugs, especially when one has an alcohol abuse problem. To fall off the wagon is to resume drinking after some period of time of abstaining. ,, Usage Fall off … Read more
Meaning of Idiom ‘Drink Like a Fish’ To drink like a fish means to drink large amounts of alcohol; to drink too much alcohol, especially habitually. Want to see more videos from Idioms.Online? Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Usage This expression usually refers to someone who habitually consumes excessive amounts of alcohol, but it … Read more
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. , Usage Bottoms Up is usually … Read more