单词 | to sink tooth into |
释义 | > as lemmasto sink tooth into b. U.S. colloquial. to sink tooth into: to bite into, esp. deeply; to eat; (figurative) to come to grips with, begin serious or substantial work on. ΚΠ 1891 Outing Nov. 136/1 Only a favored few of the millions of feasters on Thanksgiving Day will sink tooth into genuine wild turkey meat. 1953 Rec. Collector Apr. 91 [She] is nothing more than her usual adequate self when, on records, she has little to sink tooth into for a definite characterization. 1979 K. Bonfiglioli After you with Pistol xiv. 99 He regaled me with delectable tea and the finest and crispest ham-rolls I have ever sunk tooth into. < as lemmas |
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