"beauty is in the eye of the beer holder" meaning in All languages combined

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Phrase [English]

Etymology: A jocular play on the phrase beauty is in the eye of the beholder. First use appears c. 1972, although the exact date of its first appearance and its author are uncertain. Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} beauty is in the eye of the beer holder
  1. (humorous) One's perception of beauty is influenced by the consumption of alcohol. Tags: humorous Synonyms: beauty is in the eye of the beer-holder
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Alternative forms

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          "text": "REGULARS at the 760 Scottish and Newcastle pubs in the North-East have been asked to nominate their best-looking barmaid for a bonny barmaid contest. Up to now, I learn, a fair number of the 100 or so females entered for the £100 top prize are considerably on the wrong side of 40. “Mind,” says a brewery spokesman, “some of them are very attractive indeed. They’ll give the younger girls a run for their money.” Anyway, it just goes to prove what I’ve always said: Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder.",
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