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drink in

phrasal verb

Definition of drink in

: to stop and look at or listen to something in order to enjoy it fully
  • The view is so beautiful. Let's just take a minute to drink it all in.

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drink play

  1. : swallow, imbibe

  2. : to take in or suck up : absorb

  3. : to take in or receive avidly

  1. : a liquid suitable for swallowing

  2. : alcoholic beverages

  3. : a draft (see 1draft 2b) or portion of liquid

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