Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to hit the bottle
idiom
/tuː hɪt ðə ˈbɒtl/
Definition
To start drinking alcohol, often heavily or excessively.
Examples
- After losing his job, he began to hit the bottle more often.
- She promised herself she wouldn’t hit the bottle during the stressful week.
- When the party got started, everyone seemed to hit the bottle together.
Meaning
This phrase typically indicates that someone is consuming alcohol in a way that suggests they may be seeking to cope with stress or emotions, or it could simply mean they are enjoying alcohol socially.
Synonyms
- to drink heavily
- to indulge in alcohol
- to drown one’s sorrows
