He likes to bend his elbow at the local pub every Friday.
bend one's elbow
idiomTo drink alcoholic beverages, especially at a public house or bar.
Origin
disputed originSuggesting the motion of an arm raising a glass to drink.
After a long week at the office, the colleagues decided to bend their elbows at the tavern down the street.
The weary traveler sought refuge in the dimly lit inn, where he spent the evening bending his elbow with the local townsfolk.
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A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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