These drink expressions are used to describe various situations, emotions, and attitudes in a vivid way.
Drink Expressions
- Cup of Joe
Meaning: A cup of coffee
Example: I start every morning with a cup of joe. - Full of Beans
Meaning: Full of energy
Example: The children were full of beans after the candy. - Wet One’s Whistle
Meaning: To have a drink
Example: Let’s wet our whistle at the pub. - Small Beer
Meaning: Something insignificant or unimportant
Example: The bonus was small beer compared to his salary. - Storm in a Teacup
Meaning: An exaggerated or unnecessary fuss
Example: Their argument was just a storm in a teacup. - Drink Like a Fish
Meaning: Drink a lot of alcohol
Example: He drank like a fish at the party. - Drop in the Ocean
Meaning: A very small amount
Example: The donation is just a drop in the ocean. - In the Drink
Meaning: To fall into the water
Example: He tripped and went straight in the drink. - Drink to Someone’s Health
Meaning: Toast to someone’s well-being
Example: Let’s drink to Sarah’s good health! - Milk of Human Kindness
Meaning: Compassion and generosity
Example: She’s always helping others; she’s full of the milk of human kindness. - Two Peas in a Pod
Meaning: Very similar to each other
Example: They are two peas in a pod, always together. - Shot in the Arm
Meaning: An encouragement or a boost
Example: The new investment was a shot in the arm for the company. - Bitter Pill to Swallow
Meaning: A difficult fact to accept
Example: Losing the championship was a bitter pill to swallow. - Squeeze Blood from a Stone
Meaning: Achieve the impossible
Example: Getting a raise from him is like squeezing blood from a stone. - Drink Someone Under the Table
Meaning: Drink more alcohol than someone else
Example: He tried to keep up but was drunk under the table. - Pour Cold Water on Something
Meaning: Discourage or deter someone
Example: His criticism poured cold water on her idea. - Drink Deep of Something
Meaning: To experience fully or be immersed in
Example: He drank deep of the rich culture in Paris. - Drink with the Fishes
Meaning: To be killed and disposed of in water
Example: The mob boss warned him not to drink with the fishes. - Raise a Glass to Someone
Meaning: Propose a toast to someone
Example: Let’s raise a glass to the newlyweds. - Keep the Spirits Up
Meaning: Maintain morale and optimism
Example: During the recession, the team kept their spirits up.
