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long drink

idiom

A relatively weak (low alcoholic content per volume) and voluminous mixed drink, typically containing lots of ice and mixer.


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  1. 01

    a little of something goes a long way

    Only a small amount of something is usually required to produce a great effect.

  2. 02

    a week is a long time in politics

    In politics, much change can occur in a short space of time.

  3. 03

    as the day is long

    Unceasingly; very; thoroughly; to a very high degree.

  4. 04

    come a long way

    To make significant progress.

  5. 05

    draw a long bow

    To lie; to exaggerate.

  6. 06

    draw the long bow

    To exaggerate; to tell tall tales.

  7. 07

    drink from a firehose

    To be overwhelmed (with work, information, etc.); to be inundated with an unrestricted or unfiltered amount.

  8. 08

    drink with the flies

    To drink alcohol while alone.

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