hair of the dog that bit you
The phrase "hair of the dog that bit you" is an idiomatic expression that refers to the consumption of alcohol as a remedy for a hangover. In simpler terms, it means drinking more alcohol in the morning to alleviate the symptoms caused by excessive drinking the night before. The phrase originated from an ancient belief that applying a piece of dog's hair to a wound caused by a dog bite would heal or cure the injury.
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