Drown your sorrows meaning
What does the saying 'Drown your sorrows' mean?
Idiom: Drown your sorrows
Meaning:
If someone gets drunk or drinks a lot to try to stop feeling unhappy, they drown their sorrows.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Drinking, pubs and bars |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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