Down the hatch

phrase

Used to express good wishes before drinking.

Everyone raised their glasses and yelled, 'Down the hatch!' before taking a shot.
Visual representation of "down the hatch" - Used to express good wishes before drinking

Often appears as...

  • cheers
  • down the hatch!

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial, Idiomatic

phrase

To swallow something, especially food or drink.

The medicine tasted awful, but she said 'Down the hatch!' and swallowed it in one gulp.
Visual representation of "down the hatch" - To swallow something, especially food or drink

Often appears as...

  • down the hatch with that drink
  • put it down the hatch

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

phrase

Used to express good wishes before drinking.

Everyone raised their glasses and yelled, 'Down the hatch!' before taking a shot.
Visual representation of "down the hatch" - Used to express good wishes before drinking

Often appears as...

  • cheers
  • down the hatch!

Usage tips

Informal, Approving

Colloquial, Idiomatic

phrase

To swallow something, especially food or drink.

The medicine tasted awful, but she said 'Down the hatch!' and swallowed it in one gulp.
Visual representation of "down the hatch" - To swallow something, especially food or drink

Often appears as...

  • down the hatch with that drink
  • put it down the hatch

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial, Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "down the hatch"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Group Toast

Often said during a social event where people drink together as a sign of celebration or unity.

Illustration for Group Toast
At the reunion, they cheered, 'Down the hatch!' and drank.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cheerful Exclamation

It's a lively way to encourage everyone to drink at the same time.

Illustration for Cheerful Exclamation
'Down the hatch!' he exclaimed, and we all took a sip.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Celebratory Spirit

Conveys a sense of letting go of inhibitions and enjoying the moment.

Illustration for Celebratory Spirit
We toasted to the new year with a hearty 'Down the hatch!'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Group Toast

Often said during a social event where people drink together as a sign of celebration or unity.

Illustration for Group Toast
At the reunion, they cheered, 'Down the hatch!' and drank.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cheerful Exclamation

It's a lively way to encourage everyone to drink at the same time.

Illustration for Cheerful Exclamation
'Down the hatch!' he exclaimed, and we all took a sip.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Celebratory Spirit

Conveys a sense of letting go of inhibitions and enjoying the moment.

Illustration for Celebratory Spirit
We toasted to the new year with a hearty 'Down the hatch!'
LampPro Tip 1/3

Group Toast

Often said during a social event where people drink together as a sign of celebration or unity.

Illustration for Group Toast
At the reunion, they cheered, 'Down the hatch!' and drank.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cheerful Exclamation

It's a lively way to encourage everyone to drink at the same time.

Illustration for Cheerful Exclamation
'Down the hatch!' he exclaimed, and we all took a sip.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Celebratory Spirit

Conveys a sense of letting go of inhibitions and enjoying the moment.

Illustration for Celebratory Spirit
We toasted to the new year with a hearty 'Down the hatch!'
Visual representation of the word "Down the hatch"

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