it's not my fault; the red face is the alcohol's fault
Proverb used humorously to excuse one's own drunken behavior or blushing by blaming the alcohol. Literally means 'the red (face) is the fault of the sake'.
Your face is bright red. Well, as they say, 'the red face is the alcohol's fault.'
Standard kanji spelling for this proverb.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; the kana とが may be used for clarity or stylistic reasons.
A set phrase of uncertain origin, likely a playful saying that personifies alcohol as the culprit for one's flushed face or misbehavior.