Hair of the dog
Meaning: A morning drink taken to cure a hangover.
Language: English
Literally: A hair of the dog that bit you
Category: Food & Drink
Origin: From medieval folk medicine, which treated rabies by laying hairs of the offending dog on the bite — like cures like, including last night's wine.
More idioms — Food & Drink
- Das ist mir Wurst — I couldn't care less either way.
- Jetzt geht's um die Wurst — Now it's crunch time — everything is at stake.
- Avere la botte piena e la moglie ubriaca — To want to have it both ways.
- 鯖を読む (Saba o yomu) — To fudge the numbers in your favor, especially your age.
- Enfiar o pé na jaca — To overdo it wildly, especially with food or drink.
- Iets voor een appel en een ei kopen — To get something for next to nothing.
More English idioms
- To bite the bullet — To face something painful with gritted courage.
- To go cold turkey — To quit a habit abruptly and completely.
- To cut the mustard — To meet the required standard; to succeed.
- To chew the fat — To chat idly and at length.
- By the skin of your teeth — By the narrowest possible margin.
- To rain on someone's parade — To spoil someone's plans or happy moment.
From our compliments & insults
- Tienes mucho arte — You have natural flair, charm, and creative talent — an effortless quality that can't be…
- Eres todo un personaje — Said with deep affection: you're unforgettable, one of a kind, impossible to replace.
- Sei una forza della natura — You're unstoppable — your energy and drive are bigger than any obstacle.