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单词 in vino veritas
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Definition of in vino veritas in English:

in vino veritas

exclamationɪn ˌviːnəʊ ˈvɛrɪtɑːsin ˈvēnō ˈveriˌtäs
  • Under the influence of alcohol, a person tells the truth.

    in vino veritas, Frances, I love you
    Example sentencesExamples
    • She claimed it was all the fault of booze and pills, of course, but in vino veritas, as we all know.
    • The truth will come out, and, of course, the wine could help loosen tongues - in vino veritas.
    • When the drink is in, the truth comes out, especially for men, giving yet more support, as if any were needed, to the Roman adage in vino veritas.
    • I made my provisional selection (for this poll) while drunk, but in vino veritas and all of that, so I'll keep the original seven and take three more from the rest.

Origin

Latin, literally 'truth in wine'.

 
 

Definition of in vino veritas in US English:

in vino veritas

exclamationin ˈvēnō ˈveriˌtäs
  • Under the influence of alcohol, a person tells the truth.

    in vino veritas, Frances, I love you
    Example sentencesExamples
    • When the drink is in, the truth comes out, especially for men, giving yet more support, as if any were needed, to the Roman adage in vino veritas.
    • I made my provisional selection (for this poll) while drunk, but in vino veritas and all of that, so I'll keep the original seven and take three more from the rest.
    • She claimed it was all the fault of booze and pills, of course, but in vino veritas, as we all know.
    • The truth will come out, and, of course, the wine could help loosen tongues - in vino veritas.

Origin

Latin, literally ‘truth in wine’.

 
 
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