Dry January
A popular health challenge where a person abstains from alcohol for the entire month of January.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“I am doing Dry January to feel healthier this year.”
“Many people find that Dry January helps them save money and sleep better after the holidays.”
“Following the excesses of the festive season, he committed to Dry January as a disciplined approach to resetting his physical well-being.”
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cut and dried
Simple, straightforward, clear, or certain.
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dry behind the ears
Seasoned or experienced; mature, especially with respect to judgment.
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dry eye
An eye which is not crying, i.e. someone emotionally unmoved.
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dry one's eyes
To cease crying.
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dry out
To (cause to) sober up; to cease to be drunk; to quit using drugs or alcohol.
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dry run
A practice or rehearsal; especially, one that goes through all the motions of a physical process but without the raw material or workpiece present.
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dry up and blow away
To go away; to disappear.
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hang out to dry
To abandon someone who is in need or in danger, especially a colleague or one dependent.
Last updated August 10, 2026