take the edge off


the consumption of an alcoholic beverage in order to relax. also used to describe the practice of drinking a beer in the morning after a night of drinking.
school and work have me stressed out, i need something to take the edge off.

i woke up with the worst hangover this morning. a beer in the shower was just what i needed to take the edge off.

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