it's five o'clock somewhere
English
Etymology
Related to the convention of not consuming alcohol prior to the end of working hours (generally 5 PM).
Phrase
- (idiomatic) Used as an excuse for drinking alcoholic beverages outside of customary hours.
See also
- five o'clock shadow
- happy hour, quitting time
- the sun is over the yardarm
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