Francophonie· easy· informal
avoir la gueule de bois
“to have a wooden mouth”
Meaning
to have a hangover
Explanation
This expression means feeling the after-effects of drinking too much alcohol.
Example
Après la fête d'hier, j'ai une sacrée gueule de bois.
After last night's party, I have a serious hangover.
Origin
The image compares the dry, rough mouth after heavy drinking to the texture of wood.
Source
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