Meaning of over the river | Babel Free

Definitions

Said before swallowing an alcoholic drink.

colloquial, dated

Examples

“"Over the river!" said Abe. Gene drank. As he set his glass down, he tried to push past us.”

“Each of them got half a water-glass of the clear brown liquor. They waited ceremoniously for the captain and then they said: “Over the river,” and tossed it back.”

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