whet someone's appetite
US /wɛt ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈæp.ə.taɪt/
UK /wɛt ˈsʌm.wʌnz ˈæp.ə.taɪt/
1.
iemands eetlust opwekken, iemands interesse wekken
to make someone want more of something or to make someone interested in something
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The preview of the movie really whetted my appetite for the full film.
De preview van de film maakte me echt hongerig naar de volledige film.
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The small sample of cheese only whetted her appetite for more.
Het kleine kaasplankje maakte haar alleen maar hongeriger naar meer.