Drink Idioms

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you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink

Meaning: we can offer good things to people but we can't force them to accept that

Example: I have tried my level best to educate him well, but he is still having a non-serious behavior, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink. Read more ➺


wine and dine

Meaning: to treat somebody (usually a woman) to wine and dinner;

Example: The wine and dine at this hotel is among the best that you will ever find. Read more ➺


cup of joe

Meaning: a cup of coffee

Example: When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is make myself a cup of joe. Read more ➺


liquor up

Meaning: Drink alcohol to the point of intoxication.

Example: He likes to liquor up before heading to the party. Read more ➺


cup of tea

Meaning: to like something

Example: This music is much more my cup of tea than this new stuff. Read more ➺


Adam’s ale

Meaning: water

Example: It is blistering hot outside, I could really do with an iced cold glass of Adam's ale. Read more ➺


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