three-martini lunch

three-martini lunch definition - business

three-martini lunch

A leisurely, generally expensive lunch during which executives discuss business and indulge in alcoholic beverages. Use of the term generally implies the participants took too much time, spent too much money, and drank too many alcoholic beverages.

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