drinking hole
A bar or other local drinking establishment.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They go to their favorite drinking hole every Friday night.”
“After a long shift at the factory, the workers often head to the local drinking hole to relax.”
“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.”
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ace in the hole
Synonym of ace up one's sleeve.
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blow a hole through
To destroy the integrity or cohesion of.
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burn a hole in someone's pocket
To cause someone to spend money or be tempted to spend money.
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crawl into a hole
To hide or disappear due to feelings of extreme embarrassment, shame, or helplessness; to withdraw from reality.
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dig a hole for oneself
To take an action or create a situation from which it is difficult to extricate.
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dig oneself in a hole
To put oneself in even more trouble.
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dig out of a hole
To save someone or something from trouble.
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hole in one
Any rare, wonderful, or remarkable accomplishment.
Last updated August 10, 2026