cleanse the palate
idiom
: to clean and refresh the mouth between different parts of a meal
Sorbet is sometimes served between courses to cleanse the palate.
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The bubbles add a celebratory touch, and the wine's acidity helps cleanse the palate between bites.
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Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Mango Sphere in Coconut Cream, is a light and refreshing way to end the meal, with just enough tartness to cleanse the palate.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
And if that long run-time left a bad taste in any attendee’s mouth, Kimmel did his best to cleanse the palate while making good on Iger’s promise of him absolutely scorching the earth.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Bright, lively, and clear as a bell, the wine serves to cleanse the palate between each bite.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2023
There was no game a week later to cleanse the palate.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Oct. 2023
The Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfectly with veggies, and the Sparkling Rosé is an ideal match with fatty foods because the acidity and carbonation help cleanse the palate and complements richer flavors.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 3 May 2023
This Chenin Blanc has ripping acidity to cleanse the palate and cut through all the richness, while also bringing out the fresh floral notes of the jalapeño.
—Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 27 Jan. 2023
The Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfectly with veggies, and the Sparkling Rosé is an ideal match with fatty foods because the acidity and carbonation help cleanse the palate and complements richer flavors.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 3 May 2023
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Emily Price, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Mango Sphere in Coconut Cream, is a light and refreshing way to end the meal, with just enough tartness to cleanse the palate.
—Nasha Smith, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
And if that long run-time left a bad taste in any attendee’s mouth, Kimmel did his best to cleanse the palate while making good on Iger’s promise of him absolutely scorching the earth.
—Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 May 2024
Bright, lively, and clear as a bell, the wine serves to cleanse the palate between each bite.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Nov. 2023
There was no game a week later to cleanse the palate.
—Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Oct. 2023
The Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfectly with veggies, and the Sparkling Rosé is an ideal match with fatty foods because the acidity and carbonation help cleanse the palate and complements richer flavors.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 3 May 2023
This Chenin Blanc has ripping acidity to cleanse the palate and cut through all the richness, while also bringing out the fresh floral notes of the jalapeño.
—Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 27 Jan. 2023
The Sauvignon Blanc pairs perfectly with veggies, and the Sparkling Rosé is an ideal match with fatty foods because the acidity and carbonation help cleanse the palate and complements richer flavors.
—Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 3 May 2023
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“Cleanse the palate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cleanse%20the%20palate. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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