Languages around the world have many sayings that refer to food, clothing and shelter. Sayings about food outnumber the other two by a mile, and no other food or drink has inspired as many sayings as liquor.This says something about how much liquor is a part of people’s lives and how much it has shaped the way we think.Here are some sayings from Japan and a number of other countries. • “Sake is the best medicine.” (Japan)Meaning: Drinking the right amount of liquor is healthier than taking medicine.We had to mention this one first. This saying is so old that it appears in Tsurezuregusa (Essays in Idleness), a collection of … Continue reading Sayings that make reference to the liquor world