On the wagon

On the wagon

ON the WAG-un ษ’n รฐษ™ หˆwaษกษ™n
Phrase

Not drinking alcohol.

Example Sentences

"I'm on the wagon."
"Back on the wagon."

Etymology & History

British term for abstinence. From water wagon.

Word Details

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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1800s
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Language
none
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Formality
neutral
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