liquid lunch
US /ˈlɪk.wɪd ˌlʌntʃ/
UK /ˈlɪk.wɪd ˌlʌntʃ/
1.
an alcoholic drink or drinks consumed instead of a meal, especially at lunchtime
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He often has a liquid lunch on Fridays.
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My boss is out for a liquid lunch, so he won't be back until late.