Lift (one's) elbow In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "lift (one's) elbow", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Rachel Chau calendar 2021-08-15 07:08

Meaning of Lift (one's) elbow

Synonyms:

wet your whistle

Lift (one's) elbow verb phrase

“To bend/ crook (one’s) elbow” is also used to convey the same meaning.

To drink alcohol

Come and lift your elbow with us tonight!

I saw her sitting alone at a bar, lifting her elbow.

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To drink, laugh, etc. to a point that you cannot be sensible of your behaviour 

Grammar and Usage of Lift (one's) elbow

Verb Forms

  • lifts (one's) elbow
  • lifting (one's) elbow
  • lifted (one's) elbow

The verb "lift" should be conjugated according to its tense.

Origin of Lift (one's) elbow

The expression alludes to the motion of lifting a drink to your lips.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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