Drinking to cure a hangover.
Hair of the dog
HAIR ov the DOG
hɛər ɒv ðə dɒɡ
Phrase
Example Sentences
"Need hair of the dog."
"Quick hair of the dog."
Etymology & History
British remedy for hangover. From hair of the dog that bit you.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1500s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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