What’s your poison?

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phrase

A casual way to ask someone what they would like to drink.

Welcome to the bar, what's your poison?
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Often appears as...

  • what's your poison
  • sir?

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

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Informal Setting

The phrase is used casually, often among friends or in laid-back environments like bars.

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At the house party, Mark grinned and asked, 'What's your poison tonight?'
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Drink Selection

It specifically refers to choosing a drink, usually alcoholic, but can also be non-alcoholic.

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The hostess at the gathering asked with a smile, 'What’s your poison? We have cocktails and juices.'
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Ice Breaker

It can be used as an ice breaker in social situations to start a conversation with someone new.

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Jim approached the new colleague at the office party saying, 'Hi, I'm Jim. What's your poison?'
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