Francophonie· easy
mettre l'eau à la bouche
“to put the water to the mouth”
Meaning
to make something seem very tempting
Explanation
The idea is that your mouth actually waters at the sight or smell of food you can't wait to try.
Example
L'odeur du pain frais me met l'eau à la bouche.
The smell of fresh bread makes my mouth water.
Origin
The phrase plays on the very real sensation of salivating at the sight or smell of a dish you're keen to eat.
Source
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