Meanings
How to pronounce "hit the bottle":
AU
To drink alcohol steadily and in excess, particularly in response to a setback.
Example: "He's been hitting the bottle hard since his wife left him."
Example Sentences
1
After a long day at work, she decided to hit the bottle and forget her troubles.
2
Whenever he feels stressed, he tends to hit the bottle as a way to cope.
3
She promised herself she wouldn't hit the bottle again after last night's wild party.
4
After receiving the bad news, he went home and hit the bottle to numb the pain.
5
Despite knowing the negative effects, he continued to hit the bottle and refused help.
