quench your thirst
/kwentʃ jɔːr θɜːst/
Meaning
This phrase means to satisfy your thirst by drinking something, especially when you are very hot or dry. While it literally refers to drinking liquids, it can also be used metaphorically to mean satisfying a strong desire for something, like knowledge or adventure.
Examples
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There is nothing better than a cold glass of lemonade to quench your thirst on a hot summer day.
There is nothing better than a cold glass of lemonade to quench your thirst on a hot summer day.
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After running the marathon, I needed a sports drink to quickly quench my thirst.
After running the marathon, I needed a sports drink to quickly quench my thirst.
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Water is still the best option to quench your thirst without adding extra sugar to your diet.
Water is still the best option to quench your thirst without adding extra sugar to your diet.
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We stopped by a small stream during our hike to quench our thirst with fresh water.
We stopped by a small stream during our hike to quench our thirst with fresh water.
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She read every book in the library, trying to quench her thirst for knowledge.
She read every book in the library, trying to quench her thirst for knowledge.
Common Mistakes
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✗ I drank water to cancel my thirst.
✓ I drank water to quench my thirst.
Learners often translate literally from their native languages, using verbs like 'cancel', 'kill', or 'extinguish' instead of the natural English collocation 'quench'.
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✗ This soda really quenched my thirsty.
✓ This soda really quenched my thirst.
The verb 'quench' must be followed by the noun 'thirst', not the adjective 'thirsty'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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A cold watermelon slice is a great way to _____ after working in the garden.
💡 To satisfy your need for water or liquid.
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quench your thirst
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Please bring some extra water bottles to the beach to _____.
💡 To satisfy your need for water or liquid.
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quench your thirst