poison pen
idiomA manner, means, or tone of expression had by a written work, characterized by spitefulness, defamation, and/or intimidation directed toward a person, organization, or point of view.
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name one's poison
To indicate what type of alcoholic beverage one wishes to be served.
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pen picture
A written description, often biographical.
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poison
An alcoholic drink. (Mainly in the phrases "name your poison" and "what's your poison?")
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put pen to paper
To write something (especially using pen and ink).
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slip of the pen
A mistake in handwriting; (loosely) any minor error by the writer that made it into print, having not been caught by editors or proofreaders.
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taste of one's own poison
Synonym of taste of one's own medicine.
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the pen is mightier than the sword
More influence and power can be usurped by writing than by fighting.
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what's your poison
Used to someone what alcoholic beverage they would like to drink: what drink would you like to have?