The phrase is used casually, often among friends or in laid-back environments like bars. At the house party, Mark grinned and asked, 'What's your poison tonight?'
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Drink Selection
It specifically refers to choosing a drink, usually alcoholic, but can also be non-alcoholic. The hostess at the gathering asked with a smile, 'What’s your poison? We have cocktails and juices.'
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Ice Breaker
It can be used as an ice breaker in social situations to start a conversation with someone new. Jim approached the new colleague at the office party saying, 'Hi, I'm Jim. What's your poison?'