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
Josipa-Croatian
Riku (2)ṙee-kooJapanese
BrendanBREN-dən (English)Irish, English
Alva['ælvə]
Ianuarius-Ancient Roman
DÁIreDAW-raIrish, Irish Mythology