Down the hatch!

down the hatch

Down one's throat. This phrase is usually said before one drinks something (often something that has an especially foul or strong taste). "Well, down the hatch!" Ellen said before taking her cough medicine. Shots are on me. Down the hatch, girls! Mr. Thompson, you've got to take your medication. Come on, now, down the hatch!

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Down the hatch!

exclam. Let’s drink it! (see also hatch.) Down the hatch! Have another?

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