1 Increased amount of alcohol consumed because of increased tolerance; or, decrease in the effects of alcohol use without substantial increases in the amount consumed. 2  Reduced attention to personal and professional responsibilities.  Acknowledgement of side effects of medical complications from alcoholism.
Sitzprobe is a German term used in opera and musical theatre to describe a seated rehearsalâthe literal translation of Sitzprobeâwhere the singers sing with the orchestra, focusing attention on integrating the two groups. It is often the first rehearsal where the orchestra and singers rehearse together.
[From German Sitzfleisch, from sitzen (to sit) + Fleisch (flesh). Earliest documented use: Before 1930. Sitzfleisch is a fancy term for what's commonly known as chair glue: the ability to sit still and get through the task at hand. It's often the difference between, for example, an aspiring writer and a writer.