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liver rounds
What does liver rounds mean?
Ironic slang for an after-hours staff party or drinks, the 'liver' being what gets exercised.
"Friday liver rounds in the mess after the on-call."
Origin
US hospital slang punning on ward 'rounds.'
Frequently asked questions
What are 'liver rounds'?
An ironic name for an after-hours staff party or drinks session — the 'liver' being the organ exercised by the alcohol.
Why are drinks called 'rounds' here?
It puns on clinical ward 'rounds', dressing up a social gathering as if it were a formal review.
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