bring a bottle
idiom
British
—used to tell the people who are invited to a party that they should bring their own alcoholic drinks
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Participants who bring a bottle of whiskey most favored by those attending, as evidenced by the first bottle emptied, are declared the year’s victor.
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Angela Palermo
november 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Nov. 2025
And again, if what ends up being the most cost-effective option for you is to order from your local pizza parlor and have each friend bring a bottle of wine, do it.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2025
Wines are served in Riedel stemware and Riedel decanters and those who wish to bring a bottle that’s not on Cory’s current wine list can pay the small corkage charge of $20.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
Unless the instructions specifically asked you to come empty-handed, bring a bottle of wine or a six-pack of your favorite non-alcoholic beverage.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The hearty dish’s earthy and spicy flavors go well with a Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir—bring a bottle to enjoy.
—AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
Ask every guest to bring a bottle, and take turns tasting them.
—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
The risks include dehydration, heat exhaustion and stroke, according to Jeffy.
To avoid potential dehydration, bring a bottle of water into the sauna with you.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 31 Aug. 2024
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Angela Palermo
november 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 Nov. 2025
And again, if what ends up being the most cost-effective option for you is to order from your local pizza parlor and have each friend bring a bottle of wine, do it.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2025
Wines are served in Riedel stemware and Riedel decanters and those who wish to bring a bottle that’s not on Cory’s current wine list can pay the small corkage charge of $20.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025
Unless the instructions specifically asked you to come empty-handed, bring a bottle of wine or a six-pack of your favorite non-alcoholic beverage.
—Dev Patnaik, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
The hearty dish’s earthy and spicy flavors go well with a Sonoma-Cutrer Pinot Noir—bring a bottle to enjoy.
—AFAR Media, 20 May 2025
Ask every guest to bring a bottle, and take turns tasting them.
—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
The risks include dehydration, heat exhaustion and stroke, according to Jeffy.
To avoid potential dehydration, bring a bottle of water into the sauna with you.
—Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 31 Aug. 2024
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