Timer ticks, hunger pangs strike, mouths start to water.

Meaning: This sentence describes the feeling of hunger and anticipation that people feel just before a meal is served.

Choice of Words: Timer is a device that measures and displays the amount of time that has passed. Ticks means to make a short, sharp sound. Hunger pangs are strong feelings of hunger. Strike means to hit or attack suddenly. Mouths are the openings in the face through which people eat and speak. Water means to produce a clear liquid from the mouth.

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Related Expressions

• Anticipation builds, taste buds awaken, hunger pangs strike.
• Timer ticks
• Hunger pangs disappear with first bite.
• Cat's belly rumbles, hunger pangs arise.
• Cat's hunger pangs, bird's joyful song.
• Dinner aromas waft, senses awaken, mouths start to water.
• Family gathers, mouths water, anticipation high.
• Mouths water immediately.
• Clock ticks on the wall.
• The clock ticks loudly in the room.