bend one's elbow — meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To drink alcohol, especially to drink with some regularity or socially; to take a drink from an alcoholic beverage.

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  • After a long day at work, Sarah likes to bend her elbow with a glass of wine to relax.

    After a long day at work, Sarah likes to bend her elbow with a glass of wine to relax.

  • Will you be bending your elbow at the party tonight, or are you planning to stay sober?

    Will you be bending your elbow at the party tonight, or are you planning to stay sober?

  • He didn't bend his elbow at all during the meeting, preferring to keep a clear head.

    He didn't bend his elbow at all during the meeting, preferring to keep a clear head.

  • We were all bending our elbows quite regularly during the celebration last weekend.

    We were all bending our elbows quite regularly during the celebration last weekend.