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What does the Latin phrase "in vino veritas" mean?

in wine, Truth

in wine, youthfulness

in wine, joy

in wine, verve

In vino veritas is a Latin phrase that means "in wine, truth", suggesting a person under the influence of alcohol is more likely to speak their hidden thoughts and desires. The phrase is sometimes continued as, "In vino veritas, in aqua sanitas", i.e., "In wine there is truth, in water there is health." Similar phrases exist across cultures and languages.

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