Common mistake wet (whet) your appetite

Common Mistake: Using "wet" instead of "whet" when referring to stimulating or sharpening one's appetite.

Explanation:

The phrase "whet your appetite" means to stimulate or sharpen your appetite or desire for something. The word "whet" specifically means to sharpen or stimulate, whereas "wet" refers to the state of being moist or damp.

Example:

Incorrect: The delicious aroma of the food will wet my appetite.
Correct: The delicious aroma of the food will whet my appetite.

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wet (whet) your appetite mistake examples

Incorrect:
The first John Wayne movie will only serve to wet your appetite.

Correct:
The first John Wayne movie will only serve to whet your appetite.
Correct:
The first Woody Allen movie will only serve to whet your appetite.

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