sip gingerly

Frequency: 4.91.4 per million words

To drink something in small amounts in a careful or cautious way.

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  • Please sip gingerly from the steaming cup.
  • She sipped her hot tea gingerly, careful not to burn her tongue.
  • She would sip gingerly so she wouldn't burn her tongue.
  • He had to sip the strong medicine gingerly, disliking its bitter taste.
  • I always sip gingerly when the coffee looks too dark.
  • The child sipped the unfamiliar juice gingerly, unsure if he would like it.
  • He began to sip gingerly, testing the temperature.
  • After the surgery, she could only sip water gingerly.
  • On the hike, we had to sip gingerly to make the water last.
  • They watched him sip the ancient wine gingerly, savoring every drop.
  • You should sip gingerly if your throat is sore.
  • He sipped the steaming soup gingerly, trying to cool it down.
  • In the interview, she chose to sip gingerly to avoid spills.
  • The old man sipped his brandy gingerly, deep in thought.
  • Doctors say to sip gingerly after dental surgery.
  • Don't just gulp it down; sip it gingerly to appreciate the flavor.
  • When tasting a new whisky, connoisseurs often sip gingerly.
  • She was sipping her cocktail gingerly, making it last the whole evening.
  • To calm his nerves, he decided to sip gingerly rather than gulp.
  • The doctor advised him to sip the herbal remedy gingerly for best effect.