提刀买醉
[tí dāo măi zuì]
'Wielding Sword and Drunkenness Shopping' comes from classical novels or poetry. 'Buying drunkenness' is a euphemism for drinking oneself drunk. Together with 'carrying a sword', this suggests both martial and artistic pursuits; indulging in alcohol after wielding a blade could imply self-comfort through drinking and weapon training following disappointment or frustration.