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
Constantius-Late Roman
Eloi-French, Catalan
Thorborg-Swedish
MeintjeMIEN-tyəDutch
Israfil-Judeo-Christian Legend
Theodoard-Ancient Germanic