to make one's mouth water
01
to feel excessive and uncontrollable hunger when seeing, smelling, or even thinking of a delicious food or drink
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Idiom
Informal
例
Her homemade apple pie is so fragrant that it makes your mouth water from a room away.
The menu at the Italian restaurant is so enticing that it's sure to make your mouth water.
02
to make someone tempted to do or try something
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IdiomInformal例
The trailer for the highly anticipated movie showcased thrilling action sequences that made fans' mouths water for its release.
When I saw the display of gourmet chocolates, it was enough to make my mouth water.
