On the wagon.
[Idiom] ON THE WAGON. - Understanding Sobriety Phrases in English!
abstaining from alcohol
The phrase 'On the wagon' is used to refer to someone who has decided to stop drinking alcohol. Imagine a wagon as the stable, secure vehicle on the path of sobriety, while 'falling off the wagon' indicates relapsing into alcohol consumption. This idiom is helpful in social contexts or recovery discussions, offering a light-hearted way to discuss serious commitments to quitting drinking.
Example Sentences
After years of drinking, he's been on the wagon for six months now.
After years of drinking, he has been sober for six months now.
It's tough, but I've been on the wagon since last year.
Although challenging, I’ve been sober since last year.
She decided to get on the wagon and avoid alcohol entirely.
She decided to avoid alcohol entirely.
