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Meaning of in wine, there is truth | Babel Free

Phrase CEFR C2

Definitions

Statements made or expressed under the influence of alcohol reveal true beliefs that are not expressed when sober.

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Examples

“It is a saying, that “wine inspires wit;' and that in wine “there is truth.” These sayings are the apologies of drinkers.”
“In wine there is truth. People who love wine and have a lot of it still like to get a great wine as a present.”
“In wine there is truth, or so they say, and this just may be the way to heaven, then again we began this time just fine, with a bottle of red wine, parked on an incline just you and I, not far from my safe haven, inhabited by ravens sex laden, with a maiden which is you,”
““My grandfather never understood the point of a mission statement. But whenever anybody asked him about making wine, he always said this,” and Mr. Main pointed at a sign that read: In wine, there is truth. In good wine, there is hard work.”
“In wine there is truth, and although I was able to contain my excesses, and fell short of protesting my undying amour, our conversation had touched on most remarkably personal matters.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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