👋🏻 Hey there, language enthusiasts! Welcome back to my British English slang miniseries, where we dive into the wonderfully diverse world of British colloquialisms. Today, we're delving into a term that might raise a few eyebrows and pique your curiosity - bender.

🧐 Now, before your mind jumps to conclusions, let's set the record straight. In British slang, a bender has nothing to do with bending objects or contorting oneself. Instead, it's a term used to describe an extended period of heavy drinking or a wild night out on the town. 🍻🍻🍻

👍🏻 Yes, you heard it right. In the UK, if someone tells you they're going on a bender, they're not talking about yoga poses or pilates. They're gearing up for a night of revelry and perhaps a few too many pints at the pub. 🍺🍺🍺

🤓The origins of the term bender in this context are a bit murky, but it's believed to have emerged in the early 20th century, possibly derived from the idea of "bending" one's elbow repeatedly while raising a glass in celebration.

❗️It's worth noting that while bender is commonly used in British English, it's also understood in other English-speaking countries, albeit perhaps with less frequency.

☺️ So there you have it - another fascinating addition to your British English slang repertoire. Join me tomorrow as we explore another intriguing term from across the pond. Until then, 👉🏻cheers 👈🏻 and happy learning!

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🍻 a bender 🍻

meaning: a period during which a large amount of alcohol is drunk

examples with 'bender'

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examples with 'bender' 🍻

Last weekend, I went on a bender with my 👉🏻 mates 👈🏻and ended up staying out until sunrise.
After the breakup, Emilia went on a week-long bender, drowning her sorrows in gin at the local pub.
I can't believe Tom’s still recovering from his birthday bender - he really knows how to party!
We planned a quiet dinner, but it turned into a bender once Louis broke out the tequila shots.
Olivia’s hen do was legendary - it was an all-night bender with drinks flowing non-stop.
I need to recover from last night's bender; I think I drank enough to last a month.
Every time Yasmine’s in town, she insists on going on a bender, and I always end up nursing her back to health the next day.
My friends and I decided to go on a spontaneous bender after finishing our exams.
" told myself I'd only have one drink, but it turned into a full-blown bender with shots and cocktails galore.
It's Friday night, so who's up for a bender at the pub?