Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
drown-your-sorrows
idiom
/draʊn jər ˈsɔːroʊz/
Definition
To drink alcohol in an attempt to forget about one’s problems or unhappiness.
Examples
- After the breakup, she went out with friends to drown her sorrows.
- He decided to drown his sorrows at the bar after losing his job.
Meaning
This phrase implies using substances like alcohol as a temporary escape from emotional pain or distress.
Synonyms
- Self-medicate
- Drink away one’s troubles
- Forget one’s woes
