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drinking hole

idiom
Meaning

A bar or other local drinking establishment.


Examples
SIMPLE

They go to their favorite drinking hole every Friday night.

CONTEXTUAL

After a long shift at the factory, the workers often head to the local drinking hole to relax.

COMPLEX

Tucked away in a narrow alley, the city's oldest drinking hole remains a popular refuge for those seeking quiet conversation away from the bustling streets.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    ace in the hole

    Synonym of ace up one's sleeve.

  2. 02

    blow a hole through

    To destroy the integrity or cohesion of.

  3. 03

    burn a hole in someone's pocket

    To cause someone to spend money or be tempted to spend money.

  4. 04

    crawl into a hole

    To hide or disappear due to feelings of extreme embarrassment, shame, or helplessness; to withdraw from reality.

  5. 05

    dig a hole for oneself

    To take an action or create a situation from which it is difficult to extricate.

  6. 06

    dig oneself in a hole

    To put oneself in even more trouble.

  7. 07

    dig out of a hole

    To save someone or something from trouble.

  8. 08

    hole in one

    Any rare, wonderful, or remarkable accomplishment.

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