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    Default leaf chaser

    Person A is about to drink a herbal tea (leaves are on the plate next to the cup).
    Person B says: Drink it and then we'll do a leaf chaser.
    Everyone stars to laugh.

    Can someone explain it to me?
    Thanks in advance!
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    Default Re: leaf chaser

    Quote Originally Posted by lukre View Post
    Person A is about to drink a herbal tea (leaves are on the plate next to the cup).
    Person B says: Drink it and then we'll do a leaf chaser.
    Everyone stars to laugh.

    Can someone explain it to me?
    Thanks in advance!
    A "chaser" in this sense is usually something you drink after drinking something else. For example, you may drink a shot of whiskey followed by a small glass of water. The water is the "chaser". Person B is saying that they will eat the leaves after drinking the tea. Person B is playing with the language a bit.
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    Default Re: leaf chaser

    You've been of great help! Thanks a lot!

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