Word: Drink Up
Definition: "Drink up" is a phrasal verb that means to finish drinking all of the liquid in your glass or cup. It suggests that you should drink until there is nothing left.
Usage Instructions: You can use "drink up" when you want someone to finish their drink, especially in a casual or friendly setting.
Example: - "It's time to go! Drink up, and let's head out."
Advanced Usage: In more advanced contexts, "drink up" can also imply that there is more of the drink available, encouraging someone to enjoy it fully. For instance, if you are at a party and someone is hesitant to finish their drink, you might say, "Drink up; there's plenty more where that came from!"
Word Variants: - Drink (verb): To consume liquid. - Drank (past tense): The past form of drink. - Drunk (past participle): The state of having consumed alcohol.
Different Meanings:While "drink up" primarily means to finish your drink, it can also be used in a figurative sense to mean to fully enjoy or take in an experience. For example: - "As you explore the city, drink up the culture around you."
Synonyms: - Finish your drink - Down (slang) - Gulp down
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs: "Drink up" is itself a phrasal verb. Related idioms include: - "Bottoms up!": A phrase often said when people are about to drink, indicating that they should finish their glass. - "Raise a glass": To make a toast while drinking, often in celebration.