English / proverb
Beer Before Liquor, Never Been Sicker; Liquor Before Beer, You're in the Clear
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A traditional adage warning that drinking distilled spirits after beer causes bad hangovers, whereas reversing the order is safer.
In context
01
At the neighborhood barbecue, Uncle John jokingly recited, 'Beer before liquor, never been sicker; liquor before beer, you're in the clear.'
02
While moderating the block party drinks, she reminded the neighbors of the old rhyme: beer before liquor, never been sicker; liquor before beer, you're in the clear.
Synonyms
drinking rule of thumb,folklore drinking guide,moderation reminder
Antonyms
binge indiscriminately,drink recklessly
Collocations
recited the adage: beer before liquor...,remember that beer before liquor...,heed the rule: beer before liquor...