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drinks o'clock

idiom
Meaning

The time to begin social drinking.


Examples
SIMPLE

It is finally drinks o'clock after a long week.

CONTEXTUAL

The office meeting finally ended, so we all agreed it was officially drinks o'clock.

COMPLEX

As the sun dipped below the horizon, the weary travelers decided it was high time for drinks o'clock at the local tavern.

Anchors to
Related idioms1entry
  1. 01

    it's five o'clock somewhere

    Used as an excuse for drinking alcoholic beverages outside of customary hours.

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