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to whet one's appetite
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to severely increase one's desire for food
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "whet one's appetite" and when to use it?
The idiom "whet one's appetite" is typically used to describe the act of increasing one's anticipation or craving for something, often in the context of food, experiences, or upcoming events.It has its roots in Middle English and has been in use for centuries to describe the act of sharpening one's appetite in the sense of increasing one's desire for food or other pleasurable experiences.
Examples
The enticing aroma of sizzling bacon and fresh coffee in the morning always whets my appetite for a hearty breakfast.
The teaser trailer for the new video game has done a great job of whetting gamers' appetites for its release.
