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to drown one's sorrows
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to become drunk just to forget something upsetting or disturbing
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "drown one's sorrows" and when to use it?
The idiom "drown one's sorrows" is often used to describe the act of seeking solace or escape from emotional pain through alcohol consumption, and it's often used informally or humorously. The origin of this expression is not definitively known, but it is likely based on the idea that people may use alcohol as a means to temporarily forget or numb their troubles, much like drowning them in alcohol.
Examples
After the breakup, he spent the weekend drowning his sorrows.
