raise your glass

raise a/(one's) glass (to someone)

To wish someone happiness, success, good fortune, etc., by raising one's drink. I would like everyone to raise their glasses in honor of my father, who is retiring from this company that he helped build from the ground up. Now, please raise your glass to the newly married couple!
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raise your ˈglass (to somebody)

hold up your glass and wish somebody happiness, good luck, etc. before you drink: Now, would everybody please raise their glasses and drink a toast to the bride and groom.
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Pink is as dazzling as ever with her new tune Raise your Glass.
Hear Hear
RAISE your glass and enjoy a relaxing evening supping wines from Spain at a wine tasting event organised by Stockton Council's Adult Education Service.
INBRIEF: Enjoy a taste of sunny Spain
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It would please me very much if you all would raise your glass and pay tribute to this man who brought us all here.
Lincoln Kirstein, 1907-1996
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