draw a sober breath

To refrain from drinking alcohol.

Japanese Meaning

飲酒を控える / アルコール摂取を避ける

At the office holiday party, Mark decided to draw a sober breath and politely decline every offer of wine.

職場の忘年会で、マークは飲酒を控えることにして、ワインの勧めをすべて丁寧に断った。

Sense（1）

To refrain from drinking alcohol.

He has hardly drawn a sober breath since leaving the army.

draws a sober breath

（ present singular third-person ）

drawing a sober breath

（ participle present ）

drew a sober breath

（ past ）

drawn a sober breath

（ participle past ）