hit the bottle
US /hɪt ðə ˈbɑtəl/
UK /hɪt ðə ˈbɑtəl/
1.
beber muito, cair na bebida
to drink too much alcohol regularly
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After losing his job, he started to hit the bottle heavily.
Depois de perder o emprego, ele começou a beber muito.
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She's been hitting the bottle ever since her husband left her.
Ela tem bebido muito desde que o marido a deixou.