Meaning of the word "whet someone's appetite" in English
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whet someone's appetite
US /wɛt ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈæp.ə.taɪt/
UK /wɛt ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈæp.ə.taɪt/
Idiom
1.
to make someone want more of something or to make someone interested in something
Example:
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The preview of the movie really whetted my appetite for the full film.
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The small sample of cheese only whetted her appetite for more.
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