Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-wet-your-whistle
idiom
/tə ˈwɛt jər ˈwɪsl/
Definition
An informal phrase meaning to take a drink, often referring to alcohol.
Examples
- After a long day at work, I like to stop by the pub to wet my whistle.
- He offered me a cold beer to wet my whistle on a hot summer day.
Meaning
To have a drink, especially to quench thirst or enjoy a beverage for pleasure.
Synonyms
- take a drink
- have a drink
- quench your thirst
