We are at the bar, so tell me, what's your poison?
what's your poison
idiomUsed to someone what alcoholic beverage they would like to drink: what drink would you like to have?
Origin
disputed originFrom poison (“(informal) intoxicating drink; liquor”), from the fact that such beverages are toxic to the human body.
The host greeted his guests warmly and asked, "What's your poison for the evening?"
As the evening progressed, the host circulated through the room with a tray of spirits, asking each guest what's your poison.
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get what's coming to one
To experience the consequences of one's actions.
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name one's poison
To indicate what type of alcoholic beverage one wishes to be served.
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poison pen
A 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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taste of one's own poison
Synonym of taste of one's own medicine.
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what's cooking
A greeting, similar to how are you?; what's happening?; what's up?; what's new?
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what's eating
What is wrong with...? What is the problem with... (somebody)? Inquired regarding somebody who seems upset, worried, angry, etc.
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what's eating you
What is annoying or bothering you?
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what's going on
An informal greeting.