Meaning of the word "when the wine is in, the wit is out" in English
What does "when the wine is in, the wit is out" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
when the wine is in, the wit is out
US /wɛn ðə waɪn ɪz ɪn, ðə wɪt ɪz aʊt/
UK /wɛn ðə waɪn ɪz ɪn, ðə wɪt ɪz aʊt/
Idiom
when a person drinks alcohol, they lose their judgment and self-control
Example:
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He started insulting everyone at the party; truly, when the wine is in, the wit is out.
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I shouldn't have said those things last night, but when the wine is in, the wit is out.