On the wagon Meaning in English
expression
ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwæɡən
AWN thuh WAG-uhn
ˈɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈæɡən
ON thuh WAG-uhn
Definition
To not drink alcohol, especially after having a problem with drinking in the past.
Usage & Nuances
Used informally to describe someone who has stopped drinking alcohol, usually after having problems with it. Common collocations: 'be on the wagon,' 'stay on the wagon,' 'fall off the wagon' (start drinking again). Not used for avoiding other substances.
Spanish: abstemio - sin beber alcoholPortuguese (BR): de ressaca - sem beber álcoolPortuguese (PT): em abstinência - sem beber álcoolChinese (Simplified): 戒酒Chinese (Traditional): 戒酒Hindi: शराब छोड़ देनाArabic: امتنع عن الشربBengali: মদ্যপান বন্ধ করা - মদ্যপান থেকে বিরত থাকাRussian: завязать с алкоголем - не пить (алкоголь)Japanese: 禁酒している - お酒をやめているVietnamese: bỏ rượu - kiêng rượuKorean: 금주하다 - 술을 끊다Turkish: alkolü bırakmak - alkol almamakUrdu: شراب چھوڑ دینا - شراب نہ پیناIndonesian: berhenti minum alkohol - tidak minum alkohol
Example Sentences
He is on the wagon and doesn't drink anymore.
basic
My uncle has been on the wagon for six months.
basic
She decided to get on the wagon after her birthday.
basic
I've been on the wagon since New Year's and honestly feel better than ever.
natural
Whenever he's on the wagon, he tries to stay away from parties.
natural
You won't see me at the bar tonight; I'm on the wagon these days.
natural