thirst after (something)
thirst after (something)
To have an intense desire, yearning, or need for something. Even from a young age he thirsted after knowledge, devouring any he could get his hands on. Growing up in such a small, secluded town, I constantly thirsted after romance and adventure.
See also: after, thirst
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- thirst for
- thirst for (something)
- hunger for
- hunger for (something)
- yearning desire
- long for
- long for (someone or something)
- have an appetite for
- have an appetite for (something)
- pant for (someone or something)