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drink to someone or something

to toast someone or something; to take an alcoholic drink in honor of someone or something. I'll drink to that! Let us drink to our guest of honor, Wallace J. Wilson!

See also: drink

drink to somebody

(spoken)

to wish good health or good luck to someone Let's drink to Jessica's new job.

Usage notes: usually said as a toast (a short statement celebrating something and followed by everyone present drinking some wine or other liquid)

See also: drink

drink to

Salute a person or occasion with a toast, as in Let's drink to our continued success. [Early 1500s]

See also: drink