# kein Bier vor vier

kein Bier vor vier is a German expression meaning “one should not drink alcohol before the afternoon, especially on a working day”.

## Meanings

1. _humorous_ one should not drink alcohol before the afternoon, especially on a working day
   - „Kein Bier vor vier!“ — „Brauchste mir nicht sagen – ich bin 39.“ — “No beer before four!” — “You don’t have to tell me – I’m 39.”

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