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Definition

Used to someone what alcoholic beverage they would like to drink: what drink would you like to have?

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Origins

From poison (“(informal) intoxicating drink; liquor”), from the fact that such beverages are toxic to the human body.

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In Context

  • "What's yer poison, darlin'?"
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Also Said As

  • what's yours
  • what's your pleasure
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Related Idioms

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