"stab yourself and pass the dagger" meaning in English

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Phrase

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  1. (slang) Help yourself to the alcoholic drink and then pass the bottle. Tags: slang
    Sense id: en-stab_yourself_and_pass_the_dagger-en-phrase-~7BUbCA5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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