Learn English – What does “drink for England” mean

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Drinking like a professional implies greater dedication than being someone who has the odd tipple, but the real boozers are those who can drink for England.

I understand the sentence except for the bold part. Is it an idiom or expression?

Best Answer

It means that if there were a drinking competition and England (a country known for its drinking) needed to select someone to compete in its national team, they would select that person.

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