"auf einem Bein kann man nicht stehen" meaning in German

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Phrase

Etymology: Literally, "one cannot stand on one leg". Head templates: {{head|de|phrase}} auf einem Bein kann man nicht stehen
  1. used to encourage someone to have another drink after their first
    Sense id: en-auf_einem_Bein_kann_man_nicht_stehen-de-phrase-ZUiAuKva

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          "english": "All right, so I’m leaving now. — Ah, forget it! Here, have another one! You can’t stand on one leg!",
          "text": "So, ich geh dann mal! — Ach, was! Hier, nimm noch eins! Auf einem Bein kann man nicht stehen.",
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