drink down
Definition
Verb: - To consume a beverage completely and quickly, typically in one continuous action or a few large swallows. It emphasizes finishing the entire contents of a cup, glass, or other container.
Usage
The phrasal verb "drink down" is used to describe the action of finishing a drink, often with a sense of speed or eagerness. It is separable (e.g., "drink it down").
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to down a drink": This is a common, more concise synonym where "down" functions as a verb meaning to drink something quickly and completely.
- He downed his coffee and rushed out the door.
Variants and Related Words
- Down (verb): To drink something, especially quickly or completely. (e.g., )
- Kill (verb, informal): To finish a drink or a container of alcohol. (e.g., )
- Gulp down: To swallow food or drink quickly and in large amounts. This emphasizes the swallowing action more than "drink down."
- Chug (verb, informal): To drink a large amount of a beverage, especially beer, quickly and without stopping.
Synonyms
- Gulp down
- Swig (informal)
- Finish off
- Consume (a drink)
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Drink up: Similar to "drink down," used to encourage someone to finish their drink. It can imply finishing what is in one's glass. (e.g., )
Related Idioms
- "Bottoms up!": An exclamation used before drinking to encourage everyone to finish their drink completely.
Verb
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drink down entirely
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He downed three martinis before dinner
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She killed a bottle of brandy that night
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They popped a few beer after work
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