- to moisten one's lips
- to sip (wine, tea etc)
- esp. used with negatives: never touch a drop of the stuff
Generated: This phrase is often used to describe the action of wetting or refreshing the lips, usually in preparation for speaking or eating.
She moistened her lips gently before the speech.
Generated: This meaning refers to the action of taking small amounts of a liquid, often in a leisurely or careful manner, such as with drinks.
He gently sipped the red wine while tasting it.
Generated: This usage emphasizes a refusal or avoidance of consuming a certain liquid, typically referring to alcohol, often in a definitive or strong manner.
He would never touch a drop of that wine.