Hit the bottle Meaning in English
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈbɑtəɫ
HIT-thuh-BAH-tuhl
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /bˈɒtəl
HIT-thuh-BOT-uhl
Definition
To start drinking alcohol, usually heavily and often as a way to deal with problems or stress.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, slightly humorous or critical expression. Often implies coping with difficulties through drinking. Used mainly for heavy or problematic drinking, not casual alcohol use.
Spanish: beber en exceso - darse a la bebidaPortuguese (BR): exagerar na bebida - entregar-se à bebidaPortuguese (PT): exagerar na bebida - entregar-se à bebidaChinese (Simplified): 酗酒Chinese (Traditional): 酗酒Hindi: शराब पीना शुरू करनाArabic: الإقبال على الشرب - الإفراط في الشربBengali: মদ খাওয়া - অতিরিক্ত মদ্যপান করাRussian: пить запоем - удариться в бутылкуJapanese: 酒に走る - 酒におぼれるVietnamese: uống rượu giải sầu - sa vào rượu chèKorean: 술에 빠지다 - 폭음하다Turkish: şişeye sarılmak - içkiye vurmakUrdu: شراب نوشنا (زیادہ شراب پینا)Indonesian: menenggak minuman keras - mabuk-mabukan
Example Sentences
After losing his job, he started to hit the bottle.
basic
It's not good for your health to hit the bottle every night.
basic
When things get tough, some people hit the bottle.
basic
He told me he was trying not to hit the bottle after the breakup.
natural
You can't just hit the bottle whenever life gets stressful.
natural
If he keeps hitting the bottle like that, he'll get into trouble.
natural