hit the bottle

US /hɪt ðə ˈbɑtəl/
UK /hɪt ðə ˈbɑtəl/
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boire beaucoup, se saouler

to drink too much alcohol regularly

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After losing his job, he started to hit the bottle heavily.
Après avoir perdu son emploi, il a commencé à boire beaucoup.
She's been hitting the bottle ever since her husband left her.
Elle boit beaucoup depuis que son mari l'a quittée.