hair of the dog (that bit you)

idiom

informal
: an alcoholic drink that is taken by someone to feel better after having drunk too much at an earlier time

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So use the recipe below for your hair of the dog, not your nightcap. — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025 However, the reality on the ground is that this is a late-night party with a hair of the dog vibe. — Tim Ellis, Forbes, 25 Sep. 2024

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“Hair of the dog (that bit you).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hair%20of%20the%20dog%20%28that%20bit%20you%29. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.

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