gulp down
The phrase "gulp down" often refers to consuming food or drink quickly, but it can also describe accepting information or emotions hastily.
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Definition
B2Food
(informal)To eat something very quickly without chewing properly.
Example
- He gulped down his sandwich in just a few bites.
B2Drink
(informal)To drink a large quantity of liquid rapidly.
Example
- After the race, she gulped down a bottle of water.
C1Behavior
(figurative)To accept or believe something without critical thought.
Example
- He gulped down the story without questioning its truth.
C1Emotions
(figurative)To suppress or hold back emotions as if swallowing them.
Example
- She gulped down her tears during the farewell speech.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "gulp down":
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