Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to drown one's sorrows
idiom
/tə draʊn wʌnz ˈsɔroʊz/
Definition
To try to forget one’s troubles or unhappiness by indulging in something enjoyable, often involving food or drink.
Examples
- After losing his job, he decided to drown his sorrows at the local bar.
- She ate a whole tub of ice cream to drown her sorrows after the break-up.
- Joe was known for drowning his sorrows in music whenever he felt down.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that when someone faces emotional pain or distress, they may seek comfort through distractions, usually substances like alcohol or indulgent activities, in an attempt to ease their pain.
Synonyms
- alleviate one’s misery
- escape reality
- forget one’s troubles
