wolf down
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle down
Meanings
Eat food very quickly and greedily
Why “down”? Food, drink, or medicine goes down the throat into the body.
“Leo wolfed down a cafe sandwich because Maya wanted to continue shopping.”
“He wolfed down his lunch.”
“She wolfed down two sandwiches.”
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drink down
Same down pattern: eat or drink
Drink something quickly in one go
get down
Same down pattern: eat or drink
Descend or lower yourself; Depress someone emotionally; Capture in writing or recording; Swallow food, drink, or medicine, especially with difficulty; Begin to focus seriously on a task
wash down
Same down pattern: eat or drink
Help swallow food by drinking liquid
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