Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

be-on-the-wagon

idiom

/biː ɒn ðə ˈwæɡən/

Definition

To abstain from drinking alcohol; to be sober.

Examples

After struggling with alcohol for years, he finally decided to be on the wagon and focus on his recovery.
She has been on the wagon since last summer, and she feels much better because of it.
At the party, I chose to be on the wagon while my friends enjoyed their drinks.

Meaning

The phrase ‘be on the wagon’ refers to someone who has decided to stop drinking alcoholic beverages, often as part of a commitment to lead a healthier lifestyle or to combat alcohol dependence.