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wet one's beak

idiom
Meaning

To drink a beverage.


Examples
SIMPLE

I am thirsty, so I need to wet my beak.

CONTEXTUAL

After working in the garden all morning, he sat down on the porch to wet his beak with some cold lemonade.

COMPLEX

The weary traveler entered the tavern, eager to wet his beak with a glass of ale after his long journey across the dusty plains.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    abound in one's own sense

    To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.

  2. 02

    ace up one's sleeve

    A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.

  3. 03

    act one's age

    To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.

  4. 04

    act one's age, not one's shoe size

    Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).

  5. 05

    afraid of one's own shadow

    Exceptionally timid.

  6. 06

    air one's dirty laundry in public

    To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.

  7. 07

    air one's dirty linen in public

    Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.

  8. 08

    albatross around one's neck

    A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.

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