English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "that's the drink" Mean?
Learn what "that's the drink" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
End Argument
That's the drink talking, so let's go to sleep.
This means the speaker thinks alcohol is affecting the other person and wants to stop talking for now.
From The Marriage Contract, Episode 35
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone blames the alcohol and suggests going to sleep instead of continuing the conversation.
Usage Scenario
Use it when someone is drunk or emotional and you want to de-escalate. It can sound patronizing if said harshly.
Better ways to say it
1
That's the drink talking, so let's go to sleep.
2
It's the alcohol talking.
3
Let's talk tomorrow.
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