a huge gulp
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Refers to swallowing a large amount of liquid or air.
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- After the long hike, he took a huge gulp of cold water from his bottle.
- Before stepping on stage, the nervous actor took a huge gulp of air to calm himself.
- She let out a huge gulp when she saw the surprise party waiting for her.
- He was so thirsty that he finished the entire glass of milk in one huge gulp.
- The swimmer surfaced, taking a huge gulp of fresh air before diving again.
- The monster in the story took a huge gulp and swallowed the entire lake.
- The patient took a huge gulp of the medicine, grimacing at the bitter taste.
- "Wow, that's spicy!" he exclaimed, taking a huge gulp of his soda.
- With a huge gulp, he tried to swallow his pride and apologize for his mistake.
- The thirsty dog lapped at the water, then took a final huge gulp before lying down.