6th August, 2009

#German - English idioms 10

posted 11 months ago

Wein auf Bier, das rat ich dir. Bier auf Wein, das lasse sein. = Liquor before beer, you’re in the clear. But beer before liquor, never sicker.

Modern usage: yes

Literally: Wine after beer, I advise. Beer after wine, leave it be.


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