cool drink
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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“In a filmmaking universe where Michael Bay and Zack Snyder seem to be in a battle to see who can damage more eardrums, first-time feature writer and director Max Walker-Silverman has taken the opposite tack. There is sound, including an excellent soundtrack and score, but there is no noise. It’s the cinematic equivalent of a deep breath and a cool drink.”
From Washington Post
The person who's actually doing the oppression is just sitting back with his feet kicked up, drinking a cool drink, and watching all of the infighting happening between change makers.
From Salon
Then he and Mother went off for a cool drink while Sister Gladys alone accompanied Nhamo.
From Literature
There is long-standing antipathy and when a game of high controversy, hot tempers and two managers seemingly intent on getting right up each other's nose had concluded, Boehly probably needed a long, cool drink to calm down along with everyone else.
From BBC
It’s the cinematic equivalent of a deep breath and a cool drink.
From Washington Post
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