have one for the worms



have one for the worms

To have an alcoholic drink. The phrase refers to the belief that alcohol kills worms in the stomach. Let's all have one for the worms—I'm buying!
See also: have, one, Worms

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
AyŞE-Turkish
Pandora[pæn'dɔ:rə]
Ravid-Hebrew
Eligioel-LEE-jo (Italian), el-LEE-khyo (Spanish)Italian, Spanish
BÄRbel-German
Arethaə-REETH-əEnglish