quench one's thirst for adventure
/kwentʃ wʌnz θɜːst fɔːr ədˈventʃə/
Meaning
This phrase means to satisfy a strong, burning desire to explore new places and experience exciting, challenging activities. It uses the metaphor of drinking water to satisfy physical thirst, applying it to one's passion for exploration. It is commonly found in travel writing, literature, and formal storytelling.
Examples
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After years of working in a dull office, he booked a trip to Patagonia to quench his thirst for adventure.
After years of working in a dull office, he booked a trip to Patagonia to quench his thirst for adventure.
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Backpacking through the wilderness was the only way she could truly quench her thirst for adventure.
Backpacking through the wilderness was the only way she could truly quench her thirst for adventure.
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The documentary series is designed to quench your thirst for adventure from the comfort of your living room.
The documentary series is designed to quench your thirst for adventure from the comfort of your living room.
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Extreme sports and deep-sea diving helped him quench his thirst for adventure.
Extreme sports and deep-sea diving helped him quench his thirst for adventure.
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They set off on a year-long sailing journey, desperate to quench their thirst for adventure.
They set off on a year-long sailing journey, desperate to quench their thirst for adventure.
Common Mistakes
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✗ He traveled to satisfy his thirst of adventure.
✓ He traveled to quench his thirst for adventure.
The standard collocation uses the verb 'quench' rather than 'satisfy', and the preposition 'for' instead of 'of'.
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✗ She wanted to quench her adventure thirst.
✓ She wanted to quench her thirst for adventure.
The noun phrase 'thirst for adventure' cannot be condensed into 'adventure thirst' without sounding unnatural.
Related Expressions
Practice
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No matter how many countries he visits, he can never seem to ___.
💡 Satisfy his deep craving for exciting experiences.
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quench his thirst for adventure
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Skydiving and rock climbing are great ways to ___.
💡 Satisfy a strong desire for thrilling activities.
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quench your thirst for adventure