the hair of the dog that bit you
"The hair of the dog that bit you" is an idiom that refers to the consumption of an alcoholic drink as a remedy for relieving the symptoms of a hangover. It suggests that having a small amount of the same alcohol that caused the hangover may alleviate some of the discomfort. This phrase originates from an old belief that applying a dog's hair to a wound caused by its bite can help in healing.
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