Meanings
- colloquialdatedSaid before swallowing an alcoholic drink.
"Over the river!" said Abe. Gene drank. As he set his glass down, he tried to push past us.
1925, Munsey's Magazine, volume 85, page 4601 more example
Each of them got half a water-glass of the clear brown liquor. They waited ceremoniously for the captain and then they said: “Over the river,” and tossed it back.
1945, John Steinbeck, Cannery RowSynonyms: down the hatch
Synonyms & antonyms
interjectionSaid before swallowing an alcoholic drink.
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