friend of Bill W.: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

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    • A literal friend or acquaintance of William G. Wilson ("Bill W."), the cofounder of Alcoholics Anonymous.

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    • As a friend of Bill W., she shared stories about his life and the origins of Alcoholics Anonymous.

      Como amiga de Bill W., compartió historias sobre su vida y los orígenes de Alcohólicos Anónimos.

    • Friends of Bill W. often gather to honor his legacy and continue his work.

      Los amigos de Bill W. a menudo se reúnen para honrar su legado y continuar su labor.

    • He was introduced as a close friend of Bill W. during the anniversary celebration.

      Fue presentado como un amigo cercano de Bill W. durante la celebración del aniversario.

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    • A euphemistic designation for a recovering alcoholic, typically implying membership in Alcoholics Anonymous.

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    • At the support meeting, everyone knew John was a friend of Bill W., committed to sobriety.

      En la reunión de apoyo, todos sabían que John era amigo de Bill W., comprometido con la sobriedad.

    • She introduced herself as a friend of Bill W. to signal her membership in Alcoholics Anonymous.

      Se presentó como amiga de Bill W. para indicar su membresía en Alcohólicos Anónimos.

    • The phrase 'friend of Bill W.' is often used discreetly among recovering alcoholics.

      La frase 'amigo de Bill W.' se usa a menudo discretamente entre alcohólicos en recuperación.

Examples:

  • EN: Are you "a friend of Bill W.'s"?
    ES: ¿Eres "amigo de Bill W."?
  • EN: One day at a time." He was a friend of Bill W.'S.
    ES: Un día por vez:" Era de Alcohólicos Anónimos.
    ES: Un día por vez:" Él era amigo de Bill W.S.
  • EN: We got six months and two days on the wagon as a good friend of Bill W.'s.
    ES: Nos dieron seis meses y dos días de abstinencia como buen amigo de Bill W.
    ID: Kami di rehab enam bulan dan dua hari di dalam gerobak sebagai teman baik Bill W.'s.
  • EN: It's like a friend of Dorothy or a friend of Bill W.
    ES: Es como un amigo de Dorothy o un amigo de Bill W.

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