The idiom "wet one's whistle" originates from the historical practice of using a whistle or flute-like instrument, often made of bone or wood, to summon a server or bartender at a tavern or inn. Over time, this act was associated with the need for a drink, leading to the idiom "wet one's whistle" as a way to request or consume a beverage.

What is the origin of the idiom "wet one's whistle" and when to use it?

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to [wet] {one's} whistle

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Définition et signification de « wet one's whistle » en anglais

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