Modesty has ruined more kidneys than liquor
It is not possible to get new livers for old nor a new nervous system for a wrecked one, but it is surprising how much alcohol the body can absorb without suffering any serious effects. Modesty has ruined more kidneys than liquor, runs the adage. A thorough examination by a good physician will usually put the alcoholic at ease.
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It means the reluctance/hesitation to visit and be thoroughly examined by the doctor in time. The clue is in the subsequent sentence. iclearwater A thorough examination by a good physician will usually put the alcoholic at ease.
- It means the reluctance/hesitation to visit and be thoroughly examined by the doctor in time.
- The clue is in the subsequent sentence.
- iclearwater A thorough examination by a good physician will usually put the alcoholic at ease.
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It means the reluctance/hesitation to visit and be thoroughly examined by the doctor in time.
The clue is in the subsequent sentence.
iclearwaterA thorough examination by a good physician will usually put the alcoholic at ease.
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