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58. Wet trDUMP's Beak,...

Sun Apr 12, 2026, 11:45 AM

Apr 12

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Wet your beak" is an idiom, often associated with gangster slang, meaning to take a share of the financial proceeds, profits, or benefits from a business deal or, frequently, illicit activity. It is used to describe getting a "cut" or a small portion of money, notably mentioned in mafia-themed media.
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Usage Examples and Meaning:
Taking a Cut: It indicates a desire for personal profit. For example, "Before the deal closes, he wants to wet his beak".
Mafia/Gangster Context: Famous in mafia slang, meaning to collect a bribe or a share of protection money, as seen in The Godfather, where it refers to taking a small percentage of profits.
Less Common Literal Usage: Rarely, it can idiomatically mean to have a drink of a beverage.
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Synonyms and Related Phrases:
Get a cut/slice of the pie.
Take a share.
Wet one's whistle (usually means to have a drink, though often confused).
Collect a kickback.
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The phrase implies a demand or expectation of profit for allowing a deal to proceed or for providing protection.
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Trump believes he's unstoppable C_U_L8R Apr 12 #1

Reality will stop him. paleotn Apr 12 #24

The toddler in dippers speaks! frogstar0 Apr 12 #2

Brilliant. What better way to let the world know that the US closed the strait in the first place? taxi Apr 12 #3

So what is Iran's next move? Irish_Dem Apr 12 #4

I wouldn't go so far as "brilliant"... Shipwack Apr 12 #57

They are the only ones so far who have stood up to the orange F-Wad. Irish_Dem Apr 12 #64

Agree. ananda Apr 12 #68

US congress, courts, institutions have all been a huge disappointment too. Irish_Dem Apr 12 #69

Dayum, it sure looks that way. ananda Apr 12 #70

Baby steps. I guess better than nothing. Irish_Dem Apr 12 #71

I concede your point... :) nt Shipwack Apr 12 #79

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He fired everyone who might give him info he doesn't want to hear. OnlinePoker Apr 12 #33

His negotiating team couldn't recognize a peace offer bucolic_frolic Apr 12 #6

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Severe global financial disruption & depression then eventual total collapes of numerous world economies.. magicarpet Apr 12 #55

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How exactly is a blockade of multinational ships in international waters going to work? Hugin Apr 12 #15

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A threat is enough PCB66 Apr 12 #72

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At least. Going to get really ugly at the pump. paleotn Apr 12 #18

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