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Slang

on the wagon

This page is about the slang term on the wagon

Meaning

not drinking alcohol, esp. of an alcoholic or a heavy drinker

For example

  • Benny wants to go on the wagon, so he's going to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting tonight.

  • How long have you been on the wagon this time?

Quick Quiz

Joyce is on the wagon, so she won't be

a. here on time

b. at home right now

c. drinking any alcohol
a) here on time b) at home right now c) drinking any alcohol

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Contributor: Matt Errey