liquid lunch

Definition

A meal replacement strategy comprised entirely of alcoholic beverages—the preferred diet of corporate warriors facing existential workplace crises or particularly rough Fridays.

Example Usage

After the layoff announcement, I ditched my desk for a liquid lunch at the bar around the corner.

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