wet the shamrock: meaning & examples

Meanings:

• 1.

  IrelandUnited KingdomGeneral English (used in reference to Irish celebrations)informalcolloquial
  • To drink alcohol in celebration of Irish identity or a cultural occasion, especially on St. Patrick's Day.
  • To make a festive or ceremonial toast in honor of an Irish event or person.

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  • Every St. Patrick’s Day, the locals wet the shamrock with a pint of Guinness at the pub.

    Cada Día de San Patricio, los locales celebran con una pinta de Guinness en el pub.

  • We plan to wet the shamrock tonight to honor our Irish heritage with some traditional music and drinks.

    Planeamos celebrar esta noche para honrar nuestra herencia irlandesa con música tradicional y bebidas.

  • They wet the shamrock eagerly at the festival, raising their glasses high in celebration.

    Celebraron con entusiasmo en el festival, levantando sus vasos en alto.

  • In Ireland, it’s customary to wet the shamrock by sharing a drink among friends on special occasions.

    En Irlanda, es costumbre brindar entre amigos en ocasiones especiales.