Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-wagon
idiom
/ˈɒn ðə ˈwæɡən/
Definition
A phrase meaning to abstain from alcohol or to have stopped drinking.
Examples
- After years of heavy drinking, he finally decided to go on-the-wagon.
- She has been on-the-wagon since the start of the year.
- Joining a support group helped him stay on-the-wagon.
Meaning
When someone is on-the-wagon, they are choosing not to consume alcoholic beverages, often as part of a commitment to sobriety.
Synonyms
- sober
- abstaining
- dry
