Grammar fix
gulp down
drink in gulps
To drink something quickly in large swallows.
phrasal verb
How oftenCommon
LevelB1
Used inSpeech & writing
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
She gulped down a glass of water after the run.
If I’m late for class, I usually gulp down some water and grab a banana on the way out.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: I gulped up my water before the race.
Say: I gulped down my water before the race.
With drinks, the particle is 'down': gulp down, knock back. 'Gobble up' is for food.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Drink something very fast
How formalSlangNeutral
neckBritish slang: drink something quickly, especially an alcoholic drink.knock backInformal: drink quickly, often alcohol or a hurried coffee.
gulp downYou're here · Drink quickly in large swallows.