Wet (one's) beak In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "wet (one's) beak", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-03-31 06:03

Meaning of Wet (one's) beak

Wet (one's) beak informal slang verb phrase idiomatic

This term is commonly used in regard to organized crime.

To drink a beverage

I need to wet my beak now. I'm so thirsty.

Used to say that someone wants to take his share from the financial proceeds of illicit activity

I heard that you stole the jewelry. Wet my beak a little or I will call the police.

In case he comes back to wet his beak, you should bump off him.

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A way of asking what someone is thinking; an invitation to somebody who lost in thought to share his or her thoughts.
money maker

1. Used o describe someone or something that creates big profits

2. Used to refer to someone's butt

nice little earner

To describe a job or business that is very profitable.

share (one's) pain

1. To commiserate with someone regarding a similar terrible event.

2. To share one's unfavorable experience or feelings with another.

Grammar and Usage of Wet (one's) beak

Verb Forms

  • to wet (one's) beak
  • wetted (one's) beak
  • wetting (one's) beak

The verb "wet" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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