English Explanatory Dictionary

put in the pin

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To refrain from drinking alcohol.

Word forms

put in the pin puts in the pin putting in the pin

Etymology

From the ancient peg tankard, which was furnished with a row of pins, or pegs, to regulate the amount which each person was to drink.

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