Hello, I would like to know if the expression DOWNING here on this paragraph refers to "TAKING bennies", or better, "taking down" bennies, or eating bennies:
'Being in L.A., and being neglected and not having any drugs, and drinking all them quarts of whiskey and DOWNIG bennies finally had wasted him.'
Thanks in advance, Jo
Top answer
It certainly means taking the drug known as bennies.
— Nona the brit
It certainly means taking the drug known as bennies.
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