Drink up Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɹɪŋk/ /ˈəp
DRINGK-UP
dɹˈɪŋk/ /ˈʌp
dr-INGK-UP
Definition
To finish drinking all of your drink, often used as an instruction or encouragement to do so quickly.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, mostly spoken. Common at the end of meals, parties, or when leaving somewhere. Often paired with encouragement or as a toast ('Come on, drink up!'). Not rude but can sound pushy if said forcefully.
Spanish: bébete todo - tómate todoPortuguese (BR): bebe tudo - termina de beberPortuguese (PT): bebe tudo - acaba a bebidaChinese (Simplified): 喝光 - 喝完Chinese (Traditional): 喝光 - 喝完Hindi: सब पी लोArabic: اشرب حتى النهاية - أنهِ شرابكBengali: সব খেয়ে নাওRussian: допивать - выпивать до концаJapanese: 飲み干すVietnamese: uống hếtKorean: 다 마시다Turkish: içip bitirmekUrdu: سب کچھ پی لوIndonesian: habiskan minuman
Example Sentences
Please drink up before we leave.
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He told the children to drink up their milk.
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You should drink up if you want another cup.
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Alright everyone, drink up! The taxi's here.
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Let's drink up and get out of here before it gets too late.
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You don't need to drink up if you're full, just leave it.
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