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Meaning of over the river | Babel Free

Interjection CEFR C1

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.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

ow owie oww oxi oy oy gevalt

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