Drown your sorrows

Meaning

Drink alcohol to forget problems.

Usage

Used to describe coping via indulgence.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Heavy metaphor linking water to obliterating sadness.

Used in 19th-century literature about drinking culture.