"beauty is in the eye of the beer holder" meaning in English

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Phrase

Etymology: Humorous alteration of beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Etymology templates: {{m|en|beauty is in the eye of the beholder}} beauty is in the eye of the beholder 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
    Sense id: en-beauty_is_in_the_eye_of_the_beer_holder-en-phrase-N8e9Rei4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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