Cure

v.

Heard in Galway

To drink alcohol the day after a heavy night out in order to alleviate a hangover.

I'm off down the offie for the cure.

Posh English

I am heading down to the off licence for a restorative libation.

Related terms

• Heavy dayA substantial drinking session.
• Hair of the dogA drink taken as a supposed cure for a hangover.
• AS sure as night follas dayWhen there is going to be a sure out come of something.
• Predictible as night an' daySomething that is certain to happen or is entirely predictable.
• That's not what yer ma said last nightI had sexual intercourse with your mother last night.
• Drink a farmTo drink a copious amount, especially alcohol.