milk

milk (someone or something) dry

To take all or as much of something from a person, thing, or situation as possible. The company used to make all sorts of innovative games, but in the last few years they've just been milking their most popular franchise dry. It's so obvious that he plans to milk his rich grandmother dry.
See also: dry, milk

milk (someone or something) for (something)

To try to get as much of something from a person, thing, or situation as possible. The company used to make all sorts of innovative games, but in the last few years they've just been milking fans for as much money as possible by rehashing the same old franchises. The candidate has been milking his opponent's scandal for press coverage.
See also: milk

milk (something) for all (something) is worth

To make use of or exploit something to one's advantage to the furthest possible extent. He's been milking the bit of celebrity his book brought for all it's worth, but if he doesn't write something new soon, he'll just fade away as another has-been. The woman's admission of misremembering part of her testimony has given the company new ammunition in its defense, and they are milking it for all it's worth. He's been milking his back injury for all it's worth lately to get out of doing any heavy lifting around the warehouse.
See also: all, milk, worth

milk it

To try to get as much of something from someone else, especially sympathy, kindness, respect, etc. They found a little bit of celebrity when their book was published a couple years ago, and they've been milking it ever since. Your aunt is going out of her way to take care of you while you're sick, so don't milk it.
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milking a duck

An impossible task. Used in comparisons to tasks or activities that are or seem to be impossible. Trying to get a straight answer out of this candidate is proving harder than milking a duck.
See also: duck, milk
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

milk

1. tv. to attempt to persuade an audience to laugh or applaud. She went on milking the crowd for adulation long after they had demonstrated their appreciation.
2. tv. to attempt to get recognition from an audience. His performance was marred by an amateurish attempt to milk applause.
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See:
  • (it's/there's) no good crying over spilt milk
  • (it's/there's) no use crying over spilled milk
  • (it's/there's) no use crying over spilt milk
  • (there's) no point crying over spilt milk
  • a/the land of milk and honey
  • cry over spilled milk
  • cry over spilt milk
  • cry over spilt milk, don't
  • crying over spilled milk, it's no good/use
  • don't cry over spilled milk
  • it's no good/use crying over spilt milk
  • It's no use crying over spilled milk
  • land of milk and honey
  • land of milk and honey, the
  • milk
  • milk (someone or something) dry
  • milk (someone or something) for (something)
  • milk (something) for all (something) is worth
  • milk a duck
  • milk and honey
  • milk and water
  • milk for
  • milk it
  • milk it/something dry, to
  • milk of human kindness
  • milk of human kindness, the
  • milk someone/something for something
  • milk the bull
  • milk the pigeon
  • milk the ram
  • milk/suck somebody/something dry
  • milk-and-water
  • milking a duck
  • milksop
  • milktoast
  • the land of milk and honey
  • the milk of human kindness
  • tiger milk
  • tiger sweat
  • tiger('s) milk
  • tiger‘s milk
  • Why buy a cow when (the) milk is free?
  • Why buy a cow when milk is (so) cheap?
  • Why buy a cow when you can get (the) milk for free?
  • Why buy a cow when you can get milk for free?
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The Dietitian said that Camel milk was a natural probiotic that was 50 per cent lower in regular and saturated fat than cow milk.
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The company makes a variety of camel milk products that include yoghurt and fresh milk branded as Nuug, which means nourish.
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In June this year, the provincial food regulator launched a survey to examine the demand for pasteurised milk in different parts of the city.
Suppliers shifting to pasteurised milk sale amid 2022 deadline
These four milk types, as well as lactose-free, A2, and organic milk, have the same amounts of protein (8 grams [g] per cup) and calcium (300 milligrams), along with potassium, phosphorus, iodine, thiamin, riboflavin, and vitamins A, B12, and D3.
Demystifying Today's Milk Choices: How to decide which one is right for you
Captain (R) Muhammad Usman said that PFA tested the milk on the spot and found adulterated ingredients in five thousand litres milk.
PFA discards 5,000 litres impure milk
PFA has disposed of milk over failure of milk samples, found contamination of harmful chemicals, powder, urea and polluted water in it.
PFA dispose of 13,160 liters milk
Those in need of breast milk post their request directly to the group's Facebook page in their area, while mothers with an abundance of milk announce its availability for donation in the same way.
Breast milk brigade: Moms eager to share 'liquid gold'
A committee was also set-up to provide oversight and guidance on human milk bank work in Kenya.
Why mothers at Pumwani milk bank must test for syphilis
He said respective magistrates, deputy commissioners and assistant commissioners would keep the check on price of milk in their areas.
'Milk price not increased,' clarifies commissioner Karachi
Milk tea comes in different varieties but its four common ingredients are freshly brewed tea, milk, sugar, and toppings such as tapioca pearls.
The milk tea craze
Milk is a great source of calcium and iron and is consumed daily in Pakistan by adults and infants.
Dairy Industry at a Crossroads
Camel milk is said to be in high demand due to its high nutritional value.
Camel milk in high demand
(ST) on locally manufactured powdered milk to promote its production.
Removal of existing 10% ST proposed to promote local powdered milk production