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bend one's elbow

idiom
Meaning

To drink alcoholic beverages, especially at a public house or bar.


Origin

disputed origin

Suggesting the motion of an arm raising a glass to drink.

Examples
SIMPLE

He likes to bend his elbow at the local pub every Friday.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long week at the office, the colleagues decided to bend their elbows at the tavern down the street.

COMPLEX

The weary traveler sought refuge in the dimly lit inn, where he spent the evening bending his elbow with the local townsfolk.

Anchors to
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  2. 02

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    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

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  6. 06

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  7. 07

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    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

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    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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