Meaning of the word "on the wagon" in English

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on the wagon

US /ɑn ðə ˈwæɡən/
UK /ɑn ðə ˈwæɡən/
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Idiom

1.

abstaining from alcohol

Example:
After years of heavy drinking, he finally decided to go on the wagon.
She's been on the wagon for six months now and feels much better.
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