Drink somebody’s health

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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.
Visual representation of "drink somebody’s health" - To raise your glass and then drink as a way of wishing someone good health or happiness.

Often appears as...

  • drink someone's health on their birthday
  • drink someone's health at a wedding
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Social Celebrations

Used during special events to show goodwill and shared happiness with everyone present.

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At the retirement party, we all drank our colleague's health.
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Cultural Traditions

Common in Western cultures at gatherings like weddings or holiday feasts to signify unity and well wishes.

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Every Christmas dinner, we drink our family's health and prosperity.
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Moment of Pause

Often accompanied by a short speech or toast, and everyone stops to listen before drinking.

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The captain gave a speech to drink the health of the winning team.
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