Meanings of have a drain in English

Even prosperous rural areas have a drain of young people to the cities.

Every one agreed, too, that I must have a drain of some kind.

Come inside and have a drain of brandy before we start!

I'll have a drain of brandy.

It should have a drain to keep it perfectly dry, as standing water in a cellar is a sure cause of disease in a family.

Me and some chaps went into Bob Parsom's and had a drain.

I give you my word, Atkinson, that I have not had a drain for two days.

Neither patient had a drain.

The concrete floor had a drain; all he needed to do was sluice water across the opening and presto, clean.

They issued from under the footpath, which was raised and had a drain through it to relieve the road of flood-water in storm.

Compared with the artfully composed B&W scenes, the color interludes have a drained, perfunctory aspect, and the overdone aging makeup is less than convincing.