IN VINO VERITAS


Meaning of IN VINO VERITAS in English

[ ɪn ˌvi:nəʊ'vɛrɪtα:s ]

■ exclamation under the influence of alcohol, a person tells the truth.

Origin

L., lit. 'truth in wine'.

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