put in the pin

Questions

What does put in the pin mean?

To refrain from drinking alcohol.

Where does put in the pin come from?

From the ancient peg tankard, which was furnished with a row of pins, or pegs, to regulate the amount which each person was to drink.

How to pronounce put in the pin

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