Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-hair-of-the-dog
idiom
/ə hɛr əv ðə dɔg/
Definition
A remedy for a hangover that involves consuming more alcohol.
Examples
- After last night’s party, I thought a hair of the dog would help me feel better.
- He believed that a hair of the dog was the best solution for his hangover.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that taking another drink of alcohol can help alleviate hangover symptoms.
Synonyms
- drinking more alcohol
- hair of the dog that bit you
