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Is there another way of saying “to take refuge in alcohol”?
Is there another way of saying “less is more”?What is another way of saying “and more”?Other way of saying “with his/her back facing me.”Another way of saying “to pay close attention to”Succinct way of saying “Related to Take a Byte”Another way of saying “it doesn't always pay to be right”Another way of saying 'Physically, mentally, psychologically, spiritually(maybe?)'A way of saying that “the advantages of a strategy go in two different directions”?Another way to say “The new standard”Is there a word/phrase that describes someone flinching after they sip 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?
– Global Charm
May 25 at 17:49
@GlobalCharm I gave an example!
– BeatsMe
May 25 at 19:10
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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
May 25 at 19:34
2
"crawled into the bottle and pulled the cork behind him"
– Cascabel
May 26 at 1:19
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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?
– Global Charm
May 25 at 17:49
@GlobalCharm I gave an example!
– BeatsMe
May 25 at 19:10
1
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
May 25 at 19:34
2
"crawled into the bottle and pulled the cork behind him"
– Cascabel
May 26 at 1:19
add a comment |
1
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
May 25 at 17:49
@GlobalCharm I gave an example!
– BeatsMe
May 25 at 19:10
1
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
May 25 at 19:34
2
"crawled into the bottle and pulled the cork behind him"
– Cascabel
May 26 at 1:19
1
1
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
May 25 at 17:49
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
May 25 at 17:49
@GlobalCharm I gave an example!
– BeatsMe
May 25 at 19:10
@GlobalCharm I gave an example!
– BeatsMe
May 25 at 19:10
1
1
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
May 25 at 19:34
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
May 25 at 19:34
2
2
"crawled into the bottle and pulled the cork behind him"
– Cascabel
May 26 at 1:19
"crawled into the bottle and pulled the cork behind him"
– Cascabel
May 26 at 1:19
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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 May 25 at 13:42
Edwin AshworthEdwin Ashworth
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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 May 25 at 22:17
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You also have the idiomatic expression
Take to drink:
If someone takes to drink, they start to drink a lot of alcohol regularly, usually because they are depressed or worried about something.
- He took to drink after his wife died.
(Collins Dictionary)
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to self-medicate TFD
The ingestion of a substance, such as alcohol, an illegal drug, or a
non-prescribed medicine, as a conscious or unconscious means of coping
with a psychological condition, such as anxiety or depression.
As in:
Independent 24 Sept 2015 You don't have to be an alcoholic or a
manic depressive, there's no need to slice your own ear off or
self-medicate yourself towards suicide, if you want to write or to
paint, to sing or act.
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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 May 25 at 13:42
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
answered May 25 at 13:42
Edwin AshworthEdwin Ashworth
49.7k1091157
add a comment |
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 May 25 at 13:42
Edwin AshworthEdwin Ashworth
49.7k1091157
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 May 25 at 13:42
Edwin AshworthEdwin Ashworth
49.7k1091157
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answered May 25 at 13:42
Edwin AshworthEdwin Ashworth
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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 May 25 at 22:17
HarperHarper
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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 May 25 at 22:17
HarperHarper
1,07727
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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 May 25 at 22:17
HarperHarper
1,07727
"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 May 25 at 22:17
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answered May 25 at 22:17
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You also have the idiomatic expression
Take to drink:
If someone takes to drink, they start to drink a lot of alcohol regularly, usually because they are depressed or worried about something.
- He took to drink after his wife died.
(Collins Dictionary)
answered May 26 at 7:11
user240918user240918
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You also have the idiomatic expression
Take to drink:
If someone takes to drink, they start to drink a lot of alcohol regularly, usually because they are depressed or worried about something.
- He took to drink after his wife died.
(Collins Dictionary)
answered May 26 at 7:11
user240918user240918
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You also have the idiomatic expression
Take to drink:
If someone takes to drink, they start to drink a lot of alcohol regularly, usually because they are depressed or worried about something.
- He took to drink after his wife died.
(Collins Dictionary)
answered May 26 at 7:11
user240918user240918
28.2k1376167
You also have the idiomatic expression
Take to drink:
If someone takes to drink, they start to drink a lot of alcohol regularly, usually because they are depressed or worried about something.
- He took to drink after his wife died.
(Collins Dictionary)
answered May 26 at 7:11
user240918user240918
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answered May 26 at 7:11
user240918user240918
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answered May 26 at 7:11
user240918user240918
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to self-medicate TFD
The ingestion of a substance, such as alcohol, an illegal drug, or a
non-prescribed medicine, as a conscious or unconscious means of coping
with a psychological condition, such as anxiety or depression.
As in:
Independent 24 Sept 2015 You don't have to be an alcoholic or a
manic depressive, there's no need to slice your own ear off or
self-medicate yourself towards suicide, if you want to write or to
paint, to sing or act.
answered May 26 at 12:01
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to self-medicate TFD
The ingestion of a substance, such as alcohol, an illegal drug, or a
non-prescribed medicine, as a conscious or unconscious means of coping
with a psychological condition, such as anxiety or depression.
As in:
Independent 24 Sept 2015 You don't have to be an alcoholic or a
manic depressive, there's no need to slice your own ear off or
self-medicate yourself towards suicide, if you want to write or to
paint, to sing or act.
answered May 26 at 12:01
lbflbf
24.3k22980
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to self-medicate TFD
The ingestion of a substance, such as alcohol, an illegal drug, or a
non-prescribed medicine, as a conscious or unconscious means of coping
with a psychological condition, such as anxiety or depression.
As in:
Independent 24 Sept 2015 You don't have to be an alcoholic or a
manic depressive, there's no need to slice your own ear off or
self-medicate yourself towards suicide, if you want to write or to
paint, to sing or act.
answered May 26 at 12:01
lbflbf
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to self-medicate TFD
The ingestion of a substance, such as alcohol, an illegal drug, or a
non-prescribed medicine, as a conscious or unconscious means of coping
with a psychological condition, such as anxiety or depression.
As in:
Independent 24 Sept 2015 You don't have to be an alcoholic or a
manic depressive, there's no need to slice your own ear off or
self-medicate yourself towards suicide, if you want to write or to
paint, to sing or act.
answered May 26 at 12:01
lbflbf
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answered May 26 at 12:01
lbflbf
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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
May 25 at 17:49
@GlobalCharm I gave an example!
– BeatsMe
May 25 at 19:10
1
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
May 25 at 19:34
2
"crawled into the bottle and pulled the cork behind him"
– Cascabel
May 26 at 1:19