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A tongue getting ready for something tasty (6,8)

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I believe the answer is:

french dressing

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'a tongue' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both things that one consumes for nourishment as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

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(Other definitions for french dressing that I've seen before include "Something going on salad" , "haute couture?" , "Maybe relish" , "sauce for salad" , "vinaigrette!'" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times and The Sunday Times.
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