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What does "fall off the wagon" mean?
What does "fall off the wagon" mean?
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Don't bear yourself up. Example someone dies in your family you feel guilty don't beat yourself up - don't fall off the wagon - get back up and move on. Hope this helped
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When an alcoholic starts drinking again after a long time of sobriety. Nowadays we use it for other addictive substances as well besides alcohol.
e.g.: J hadn't had a sip for five years but after he lost his job he fell off the wagon.
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