What is the translation of "もう酒以外に救いはない" in English?

The phrase "もう酒以外に救いはない" translates colloquially to: "There's no salvation left except for sake"

What does the word "もう" mean in this context?

In this phrase, "もう" (pronounced mō) means: already — like 'it's already too late' or 'enough already'

In this phrase, "酒" (pronounced sake) means: alcohol — specifically sake here, but could be any drink

In this phrase, "以外に" (pronounced igai ni) means: except for — like 'other than this one thing'

In this phrase, "救い" (pronounced sukui) means: salvation, rescue — the kind you need when life feels hopeless

In this phrase, "は" (pronounced wa) means: topic marker — sets up what we're talking about

In this phrase, "ない" (pronounced nai) means: not — negative form, adds finality

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