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单词 six o'clock swill
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six o'clock swill

noun (the six o'clock swill) Australian /NZ historical, informal
The rush to consume alcohol in public bars before the statutory early closing time: pubs were designed to serve drinks at a rapid rate during the six o’clock swill...
  • Of course it's much easier to get a drink these days (no more six o'clock swill).
  • The reps congregated in the house bar which remained open after the Public Bar had to close at 6 p.m after "the six o'clock swill".
  • Although he extended shopping hours, introduced compulsory seatbelt legislation, and ended the six o'clock swill, Bolte preferred economic to social reforms.
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