mixed company

A group of people in which discussion of a certain topic would be taboo due to the presence of a person or people who might be offended by such a discussion.

Often used to describe the inability of men to discuss matters relating to women because of the presence of one or more women.

"We can't talk about dating exploits here, we're in mixed company. The girls would hate us for sure."

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mixed drink

A mixed drink is an alcoholic beverage containing one or more types of hard liquor mixed (hence the origin of the term) with non-alcoholic beverages or other flavoring ingredients known as mixers. These mixtures range from simple (two ingredients) to very complex. It is usually done for the sake of making the drink taste more appealing (and less like straight alcohol).

May also be called a cocktail.

My favorite mixed drink is the Screwdriver; half orange juice, half vodka.

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