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Is there another way of saying “to take refuge in alcohol”?
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Is there another way of saying "to take refuge in alcohol"? something idiomatic or so?
For example, under the pressures of life, he took refuge in alcohol!
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Is there another way of saying "to take refuge in alcohol"? something idiomatic or so?
For example, under the pressures of life, he took refuge in alcohol!
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There are a vast number of expressions related to drinking. They vary according to how the speaker feels about the causes of the drinking, as well as the intended audience and desired effect. For example, taking refuge is less judgemental than hiding behind. Can you tell us more about what you are trying to say?
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@GlobalCharm I gave an example!
– BeatsMe
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Your example has a whimsical tone, especially with the exclamation mark. So perhaps a whimsical expression might work: “He salved his pride by lifting his elbow.”
– Global Charm
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Is there another way of saying "to take refuge in alcohol"? something idiomatic or so?
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Is there another way of saying "to take refuge in alcohol"? something idiomatic or so?
For example, under the pressures of life, he took refuge in alcohol!
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There are a vast number of expressions related to drinking. They vary according to how the speaker feels about the causes of the drinking, as well as the intended audience and desired effect. For example, taking refuge is less judgemental than hiding behind. Can you tell us more about what you are trying to say?
– Global Charm
5 hours ago
@GlobalCharm I gave an example!
– BeatsMe
3 hours ago
Your example has a whimsical tone, especially with the exclamation mark. So perhaps a whimsical expression might work: “He salved his pride by lifting his elbow.”
– Global Charm
3 hours ago
add a comment |
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There are a vast number of expressions related to drinking. They vary according to how the speaker feels about the causes of the drinking, as well as the intended audience and desired effect. For example, taking refuge is less judgemental than hiding behind. Can you tell us more about what you are trying to say?
– Global Charm
5 hours ago
@GlobalCharm I gave an example!
– BeatsMe
3 hours ago
Your example has a whimsical tone, especially with the exclamation mark. So perhaps a whimsical expression might work: “He salved his pride by lifting his elbow.”
– Global Charm
3 hours ago
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There are a vast number of expressions related to drinking. They vary according to how the speaker feels about the causes of the drinking, as well as the intended audience and desired effect. For example, taking refuge is less judgemental than hiding behind. Can you tell us more about what you are trying to say?
– Global Charm
5 hours ago
There are a vast number of expressions related to drinking. They vary according to how the speaker feels about the causes of the drinking, as well as the intended audience and desired effect. For example, taking refuge is less judgemental than hiding behind. Can you tell us more about what you are trying to say?
– Global Charm
5 hours ago
@GlobalCharm I gave an example!
– BeatsMe
3 hours ago
@GlobalCharm I gave an example!
– BeatsMe
3 hours ago
Your example has a whimsical tone, especially with the exclamation mark. So perhaps a whimsical expression might work: “He salved his pride by lifting his elbow.”
– Global Charm
3 hours ago
Your example has a whimsical tone, especially with the exclamation mark. So perhaps a whimsical expression might work: “He salved his pride by lifting his elbow.”
– Global Charm
3 hours ago
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A closely related expression (and obviously a metaphorical usage) is
to hide behind the bottle.
From QuitAlcohol:
Stop Hiding Behind the Bottle
It probably brings out more the futility of seeking escape by drinking oneself insensate.
Another expression, probably more common, is
to drown one's sorrows.
If you say that someone is drowning their sorrows, you mean that they
are drinking alcohol in order to forget something sad or upsetting
that has happened to them.
Collins English Dictionary
answered 9 hours ago
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"looking for answers at the bottom of a bottle" is a common expression.
Also, see Global Charm's comment about "Bending ones elbow".
Even "drinking" itself is idiomatic, since humans drink lots of normal things and it does not specify alcohol, yet, that is implied in a critical or scandalous context.
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A closely related expression (and obviously a metaphorical usage) is
to hide behind the bottle.
From QuitAlcohol:
Stop Hiding Behind the Bottle
It probably brings out more the futility of seeking escape by drinking oneself insensate.
Another expression, probably more common, is
to drown one's sorrows.
If you say that someone is drowning their sorrows, you mean that they
are drinking alcohol in order to forget something sad or upsetting
that has happened to them.
Collins English Dictionary
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A closely related expression (and obviously a metaphorical usage) is
to hide behind the bottle.
From QuitAlcohol:
Stop Hiding Behind the Bottle
It probably brings out more the futility of seeking escape by drinking oneself insensate.
Another expression, probably more common, is
to drown one's sorrows.
If you say that someone is drowning their sorrows, you mean that they
are drinking alcohol in order to forget something sad or upsetting
that has happened to them.
Collins English Dictionary
answered 9 hours ago
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A closely related expression (and obviously a metaphorical usage) is
to hide behind the bottle.
From QuitAlcohol:
Stop Hiding Behind the Bottle
It probably brings out more the futility of seeking escape by drinking oneself insensate.
Another expression, probably more common, is
to drown one's sorrows.
If you say that someone is drowning their sorrows, you mean that they
are drinking alcohol in order to forget something sad or upsetting
that has happened to them.
Collins English Dictionary
answered 9 hours ago
Edwin AshworthEdwin Ashworth
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A closely related expression (and obviously a metaphorical usage) is
to hide behind the bottle.
From QuitAlcohol:
Stop Hiding Behind the Bottle
It probably brings out more the futility of seeking escape by drinking oneself insensate.
Another expression, probably more common, is
to drown one's sorrows.
If you say that someone is drowning their sorrows, you mean that they
are drinking alcohol in order to forget something sad or upsetting
that has happened to them.
Collins English Dictionary
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"looking for answers at the bottom of a bottle" is a common expression.
Also, see Global Charm's comment about "Bending ones elbow".
Even "drinking" itself is idiomatic, since humans drink lots of normal things and it does not specify alcohol, yet, that is implied in a critical or scandalous context.
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"looking for answers at the bottom of a bottle" is a common expression.
Also, see Global Charm's comment about "Bending ones elbow".
Even "drinking" itself is idiomatic, since humans drink lots of normal things and it does not specify alcohol, yet, that is implied in a critical or scandalous context.
answered 33 mins ago
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"looking for answers at the bottom of a bottle" is a common expression.
Also, see Global Charm's comment about "Bending ones elbow".
Even "drinking" itself is idiomatic, since humans drink lots of normal things and it does not specify alcohol, yet, that is implied in a critical or scandalous context.
answered 33 mins ago
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"looking for answers at the bottom of a bottle" is a common expression.
Also, see Global Charm's comment about "Bending ones elbow".
Even "drinking" itself is idiomatic, since humans drink lots of normal things and it does not specify alcohol, yet, that is implied in a critical or scandalous context.
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There are a vast number of expressions related to drinking. They vary according to how the speaker feels about the causes of the drinking, as well as the intended audience and desired effect. For example, taking refuge is less judgemental than hiding behind. Can you tell us more about what you are trying to say?
– Global Charm
5 hours ago
@GlobalCharm I gave an example!
– BeatsMe
3 hours ago
Your example has a whimsical tone, especially with the exclamation mark. So perhaps a whimsical expression might work: “He salved his pride by lifting his elbow.”
– Global Charm
3 hours ago