Drink somebody’s health
verb
To raise your glass and then drink as a way of wishing someone good health or happiness.
Let's raise our glasses and drink the health of the bride and groom.
Often appears as...
- drink someone's health on their birthday
- drink someone's health at a wedding
verb
To raise your glass and then drink as a way of wishing someone good health or happiness.
Let's raise our glasses and drink the health of the bride and groom.
Often appears as...
- drink someone's health on their birthday
- drink someone's health at a wedding
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Social Celebrations
Used during special events to show goodwill and shared happiness with everyone present.
At the retirement party, we all drank our colleague's health.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Traditions
Common in Western cultures at gatherings like weddings or holiday feasts to signify unity and well wishes.
Every Christmas dinner, we drink our family's health and prosperity.
Pro Tip 3/3Moment of Pause
Often accompanied by a short speech or toast, and everyone stops to listen before drinking.
The captain gave a speech to drink the health of the winning team.
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