meaning of "taper off"

[lost_soul]

Hi,

Does You should taper off on the firewater mean you should slow down on the firewater ?

Thanks !
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Alex

How much upchuck would a woodchuck upchuck if a woodchuck could upchuck ?

(a guy from Russia)

[Yankee]

I guess you know the meaning of "firewater", right?

Generally speaking, "taper off" refers to a gradual stop, whereas "slow down" simply means the speed or rate of consumption is reduced (but not necessarily stopped).
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Amy
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ESL teacher, translator, and a native speaker of American English

[lost_soul]

Hi, Amy

Many thanks !

[Jamie (K)]