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appeal from Philip drunk to Philip sober

idiom

To ask someone to reconsider a decision or view they took while their judgment was swayed by momentary passion, excitement, etc.


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  1. 01

    cheap drunk

    Someone who is easily intoxicated.

  2. 02

    curb appeal

    The visual attractiveness which a house, commercial establishment, or other real estate property has when initially seen by a prospective buyer or other person standing in front of the property "at the curb".

  3. 03

    expensive drunk

    Someone who must drink a lot of alcohol in order to get intoxicated.

  4. 04

    good drunk

    A person who is cheerful and companionable when intoxicated, retaining reasonable control of his or her mental and emotional faculties.

  5. 05

    sad drunk

    A person who is gloomy or depressed when intoxicated, unable to retain reasonable control of their mental and emotional faculties.

  6. 06

    street appeal

    Curb appeal.

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