quench (one's) thirst
1. Literally, to drink something when one is thirsty. If you actually want to quench your thirst, you should try drinking water instead of soda.
2. By extension, to satisfy one's need or desire (for something). That movie's hilarious—it'll definitely quench your thirst for a comedy. Having a boyfriend for six months quenched my thirst. I'm ready to be single for a while now! Has the new encyclopedia set quenched your thirst for knowledge?
quench (one's) thirst at any dirty puddle
To be sexually promiscuous. In my day, you had one sexual partner your whole life—now, people will just quench their thirst at any dirty puddle!
quench (one's) thirst for (something)
1. Literally, to satisfy a craving for a particular beverage. I know I should be making healthier choices, but I have got to quench my thirst for a soda!
2. By extension, to satisfy one's need or desire for something. That movie's hilarious—it'll definitely quench your thirst for a comedy. Having a boyfriend for six months quenched my thirst for a relationship. I'm ready to be single for a while! Has the new encyclopedia set quenched your thirst for knowledge?
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