Make (one's) mouth water In english explanation

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

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-04-19 05:04

Meaning of Make (one's) mouth water

Synonyms:

Mouth-Watering

Make (one's) mouth water informal verb phrase

To make someone salivate or feel hungry.

The dish on the table made my mouth water.

The smell of fresh bread was making his mouth water.

To make someone delighted or thrilled, typically with anticipation.

The very thought of the trip makes my mouth water.

Seeing him perform on stage just made her mouth water.

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Grammar and Usage of Make (one's) mouth water

Verb Forms

  • to make (one's) mouth water
  • made (one's) mouth water
  • making (one's) mouth water
  • makes (one's) mouth water

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

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To keep optimistic or have hope that something positive will occur and simultaneously prepare for a negative outcome

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