Canada· medium· informal
virer une brosse
“to spin a brush”
Meaning
to go on a drinking binge
Explanation
This Quebec expression means partying hard with lots of alcohol.
Example
Ils ont viré une brosse après la victoire de leur équipe.
They went on a drinking binge after their team's win.
Where
Quebec
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