酒后吐真言

Traditional (Taiwan): 酒後吐真言

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jiǔhòutǔzhēnyán ㄐㄧㄡˇ ㄏㄡˋ ㄊㄨˇ ㄓㄣㄧㄢˊ

- after wine, spit out the truth
- in vino veritas

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Proverb谚语諺語 · In everyday use

Literally: after wine, one speaks the truth
Meaning: Drink loosens the tongue and people say what they really think. Compare 'in vino veritas'.

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