big drink—(U.S. sl.) the Atlantic ocean (also: big pond):
- When you’re [flying] over the big drink you really get to feel how tiny we humans are.
Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase big drink of water—(sl.)
1. a large body of water:
- Lake Michigan is a big drink of water; the bacteria levels fluctuate dramatically as you move around the shore.
2. (also: tall drink of water) a tall person:
- All they knew was that the bank officer’s killer was a big drink of water who looked like a mountain man.
long drink—a cold refreshing drink served in a tall glass, containing little or no alcohol:
- Facilities include a swimming pool and a “beach shack” serving long drinks all day.