Bend one’s elbow
bend one’s elbow
to drink frequently and heavily, esp whiskey: they cautioned him that maybe he was bending the elbow a little too often
to have a drink: we’ll tip the elbow over at my place (1825+)
see: crook one’s elbow
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bend the elbow to drink frequently and heavily, esp whiskey: they cautioned him that maybe he was bending the elbow a little too often to have a drink: we’ll tip the elbow over at my place (1825+)
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