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A hair of the dog Fri Dec 17, 2004 21:21 pm  A hair of the dog
 

Test No. incompl/inter-25 "Wrapped round her finger", question 6

Well, unfortunately as I had one glass too many last night, I guess I should go for ......... of the dog.

(a) a foot
(b) a hair
(c) a nose
(d) an ear

Test No. incompl/inter-25 "Wrapped round her finger", answer 6

Well, unfortunately as I had one glass too many last night, I guess I should go for a hair of the dog.

Correct answer: (b) a hair

Your answer was: correct
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where does this come from? I mean what's the story? why hair of a dog?
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Go for the hair of a dog Fri Dec 17, 2004 22:49 pm  Go for the hair of a dog
 

Meaning: have another drink
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