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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