Idiom meaning, usage examples, facts

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MAKE (ONE'S) MOUTH WATER
to make one salivate in anticipation of smth. good
 MAKE (ONE'S) MOUTH WATER
1. The chocolate in the display window looks delicious. It makes my mouth water.
2. Charles had been saving his money, and now he was so close to being able to buy the sports car he wanted, it made his mouth water. He could practically taste it.

The expression is often used in reference to something good to eat (opt.1), but it can also be used figuratively (opt.2).


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