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off the wagon |
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*off the wagon 1. Fig. drinking liquor after a period of abstinence. (*Typically: be ~; fall ~; get ~.) Poor John fell off the wagon again. Drunk as a skunk. He was off the wagon for a year the last time before he sobered up. 2. Fig. back on drugs after a period of abstinence. (*Typically: be ~; fall ~; get ~.) Wilbur is off the wagon and shooting up again. He can't be off the wagon, because he has never stopped using, even for a day. See also: wagon off the wagon drinking alcohol again, after having stopped If she falls off the wagon again, she'll just have to pick herself up and try to stop drinking. Opposite of: on the wagonUsage notes: usually said about someone who has an alcohol problem See also: wagon How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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