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See: DROWN ONE'S SORROWS.

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Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms

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(1918--) U.S. advice columnist People who drink to drown their sorrow should be told that sorrow knows how to swim. www.english-slang.com

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drown one's troubles

[drown one's troubles] See: [DROWN ONE'S SORROWS]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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(1340-1410) English author We wedded men live in sorrow and care. www.english-slang.com

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