Meaning A reference to water - often used to emphasize the purity of water compared to other drinks.
Usage Worldwide, but most common in the UK.
Example
- I didn’t want a beer when I finished the marathon - Adam’s ale was all I needed.
Pronunciation
Idiom
Adams ale
What does "Adams ale" mean?
A reference to water - often used to emphasize the purity of water compared to other drinks.
Adam’s ale
The United Kingdom, 17th century.