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Why do we use the word "drink" to specifically refer to drinking alcohol? Why is that done? Does anyone know?
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I can't think of any examples off the top of my head... But we do this in other cases. It's just that saying "I'm not drinking tonight" at the same time that you're taking a sip of water includes implied information...
Sorry I'm not more helpful... It's tough to find information on why this happens... But it's relatively typical as languages evolve.
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It is the case in other languages too, that's all I can tell you.
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I drink, but I don't drink.
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What, non-alchoholic liquids are safe to drink too?
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To Jim:
Only if used as mouthwash. But don't abuse.
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