Liquor run
Meaning: A quick trip to the liquor store or convenience store to buy alcohol, usually mid-party.
A liquor run happens when the booze runs out and someone volunteers (or is volunteered) to go buy more. It's a common party experience in America, where alcohol is sold at dedicated liquor stores, grocery stores, or gas stations depending on the state. Also called a 'beer run.'
Examples
- We're out of beer — someone needs to make a liquor run. 啤酒喝完了——得有人去买酒。Se nos ha acabado la cerveza — alguien tiene que ir a por más.ビールが切れた——誰か酒を買いに行かなきゃ。맥주가 다 떨어졌어 — 누가 술 사러 다녀와야 해.
- I'll do a liquor run if everyone throws in ten bucks. 每人凑十块钱的话,我去跑一趟买酒。Yo voy a comprar alcohol si todos ponen diez dólares.みんな10ドルずつ出してくれたら、俺が買い出しに行くよ。다들 10달러씩 내면 내가 술 사러 다녀올게.
- The nearest liquor store closes at midnight, so let's do the run now. 最近的酒类专卖店午夜关门,咱们现在就去吧。La tienda de licores más cercana cierra a medianoche, así que vamos ahora.一番近い酒屋は真夜中に閉まるから、今のうちに行こう。가장 가까운 주류 매장이 자정에 닫으니까 지금 다녀오자.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: parties, gatherings, social events
Tone: practical, urgent
✓ Do Say
- Who's doing the liquor run?谁去跑一趟买酒?¿Quién va a por el alcohol?誰が酒の買い出しに行く?누가 술 사러 갈 거야?
- We need a beer run ASAP.我们得赶紧去买啤酒。Necesitamos ir a por cerveza ya.至急ビールの買い出しが必要だ。맥주 사러 빨리 다녀와야 해.
✗ Don't Say
- Be mindful of local laws — some states prohibit alcohol sales after certain hours or on Sundays注意当地法律——有些州在特定时间或周日禁止销售酒类Ten en cuenta las leyes locales — algunos estados prohíben la venta de alcohol a partir de ciertas horas o los domingos地域の法律に注意——一定時間以降や日曜日のアルコール販売を禁止している州もある현지 법규에 주의할 것 — 일부 주에서는 특정 시간 이후나 일요일에 주류 판매를 금지한다
Origin & History
Practical American party terminology. The term reflects the reality that in many US states, alcohol must be purchased at specialized stores, requiring a dedicated trip.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages (21+)
Social background: Universal
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