Used in a relaxed context, often with friends or family while enjoying a meal together. After the barbecue, we washed down the hot dogs with some soda.
Pro Tip 2/3
Food Pairings
Suggests a good match between the drink and the food being consumed. I prefer to wash down spicy food with a glass of milk.
Pro Tip 3/3
Ease of Swallowing
Indicates using a liquid to help swallow something that might be difficult to eat. He had to wash down the medicine with juice to swallow it.