Drinking instead of eating lunch.
Liquid lunch
LIK-wid LUNCH
ˈlɪkwɪd lʌntʃ
Noun
Example Sentences
"Having a liquid lunch."
"Extended liquid lunch."
Etymology & History
British term for midday drinking. Alcohol instead of food.
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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