I have the idea that we need to say "I took (not drank) my tea (or coffee) . . ." because we consume these beverages hot.
If my idea is true, should we use take even when referring to cold tea or coffee?
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Sign up to join this communityI have the idea that we need to say "I took (not drank) my tea (or coffee) . . ." because we consume these beverages hot.
If my idea is true, should we use take even when referring to cold tea or coffee?
Any liquid can use "drink". Even dangerous things. Temperature does not matter.
Coke, tea, water, bleach, milk, juice, ...
"take" is either used literally, or to refer to the consumption of medicine.
Take some Tylenol. I hope it will make you feel better.
Food often uses "eat".
I ate sausages, he eats corn, Manny is eating yogurt, Jacqueline had eaten a large turkey, ...
Any food/drinks also often use "have" to refer to their consumption:
had breakfast, had a glass of water, had some tea, will have ice cream, have steak for dinner, had some cereal, will have a coke, have hot chocolate, ...