In vino veritas
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Etymology
From : + , the of + . Thus, “in wine there is truth”. Originally found in Naturalis Historia (XIV, 141) of Plinius the Elder.
Proverb
- drunken folks speak truth, one tells the truth under the influence of alcohol
Usage notes
- Used to refer to the effect of alcohol on reducing inhibitions, allowing someone to say what they truly think.
- Secondarily, used to suggest that one's perceptions and emotions when drunk are more real than when sober.