over the river en · INTJ
Meanings
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(colloquial, dated) Said 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 460: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 Row:
Relateds
over the river and through the woods