Dry
Dry adjective - Marked by little or no precipitation or humidity.
Fried
Fried adjective - Being under the influence of alcohol.
Usage example: grew up in a family in which Dad got fried on every weekend and holiday
Both words in one sentence
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Something Only They Would Say: Matt knows Jake and Elwood by their food orders: four fried chickens and a Coke for Jake, and dry white toast for Elwood.
Source: Film / The Blues Brothers -
Perhaps explained by their Trademark Favorite Foods; Jake's "four fried chickens" (yes, whole ones) and Elwood's "dry white toast".
Source: Fat and Skinny -
The cook, one of their former bandmates, recognizes the order (dry white toast for Elwood, four fried chickens and a Coke for Jake) and goes out front to greet them.
Source: Film / The Blues Brothers
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