English / proverb
In Vino Veritas
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A Latin proverb meaning that intoxication strips away inhibitions and reveals a person's true character and thoughts.
In context
01
After a couple of drinks at the dinner, he confessed his true jealousy, proving that in vino veritas.
02
Prudent diplomats watch their words at banquets because in vino veritas.
Synonyms
Alcohol reveals truth,unvarnished candor,drunken honesty
Antonyms
Calculated deception,sober discretion,guarded secrecy
Collocations
Ancient proverb in vino veritas,Latin phrase in vino veritas,proves that in vino veritas