To have a drink.
Wet the whistle
WET the WIS-ul
wɛt ðə ˈwɪsəl
Phrase
Example Sentences
"Wet the whistle."
"Just wetting the whistle."
Etymology & History
British expression for drinking. Moisten throat.
Word Details
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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1300s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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