Meaning of the word "a drunkard's purse is a bottle" in English
What does "a drunkard's purse is a bottle" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
a drunkard's purse is a bottle
US /ə ˈdrʌŋ.kərdz pɜːrs ɪz ə ˈbɑː.t̬əl/
UK /ə ˈdrʌŋ.kədz pɜːs ɪz ə ˈbɒt.əl/
Idiom
a proverb suggesting that a person who drinks excessively spends all their money on alcohol, leaving them with no savings
Example:
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He never has money for rent because a drunkard's purse is a bottle.
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You should stop spending so much at the bar; remember, a drunkard's purse is a bottle.