These drink expressions are used to describe various situations, emotions, and attitudes in a vivid way.

Drink Expressions

1. Cup of Joe
   Meaning: A cup of coffee
   Example: I start every morning with a cup of joe.
2. Full of Beans
   Meaning: Full of energy
   Example: The children were full of beans after the candy.
3. Wet One’s Whistle
   Meaning: To have a drink
   Example: Let’s wet our whistle at the pub.
4. Small Beer
   Meaning: Something insignificant or unimportant
   Example: The bonus was small beer compared to his salary.
5. Storm in a Teacup
   Meaning: An exaggerated or unnecessary fuss
   Example: Their argument was just a storm in a teacup.
6. Drink Like a Fish
   Meaning: Drink a lot of alcohol
   Example: He drank like a fish at the party.
7. Drop in the Ocean
   Meaning: A very small amount
   Example: The donation is just a drop in the ocean.
8. In the Drink
   Meaning: To fall into the water
   Example: He tripped and went straight in the drink.
9. Drink to Someone’s Health
   Meaning: Toast to someone’s well-being
   Example: Let’s drink to Sarah’s good health!
10. Milk of Human Kindness
    Meaning: Compassion and generosity
    Example: She’s always helping others; she’s full of the milk of human kindness.
11. Two Peas in a Pod
    Meaning: Very similar to each other
    Example: They are two peas in a pod, always together.
12. Shot in the Arm
    Meaning: An encouragement or a boost
    Example: The new investment was a shot in the arm for the company.
13. Bitter Pill to Swallow
    Meaning: A difficult fact to accept
    Example: Losing the championship was a bitter pill to swallow.
14. Squeeze Blood from a Stone
    Meaning: Achieve the impossible
    Example: Getting a raise from him is like squeezing blood from a stone.
15. Drink Someone Under the Table
    Meaning: Drink more alcohol than someone else
    Example: He tried to keep up but was drunk under the table.
16. Pour Cold Water on Something
    Meaning: Discourage or deter someone
    Example: His criticism poured cold water on her idea.
17. Drink Deep of Something
    Meaning: To experience fully or be immersed in
    Example: He drank deep of the rich culture in Paris.
18. 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.
19. Raise a Glass to Someone
    Meaning: Propose a toast to someone
    Example: Let’s raise a glass to the newlyweds.
20. Keep the Spirits Up
    Meaning: Maintain morale and optimism
    Example: During the recession, the team kept their spirits up.