put the plug in the jug en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Chosen for the rhyme.
Meanings
- (idiomatic, informal, intransitive) To cease drinking alcohol; to become teetotal.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| putting the plug in the jug | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| put the plug in the jug | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| put the plug in the jug | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| puts the plug in the jug | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |