{"id":14937,"date":"2023-03-05T20:07:08","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T03:07:08","guid":{"rendered":"<!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p><br><\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph -->\n\n<!-- wp:heading -->\n<h2><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/idioms?category=idioms-a"},"modified":"2023-03-05T20:07:12","modified_gmt":"2023-03-06T03:07:12","slug":"food-idioms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/blog\/food-idioms\/","title":{"rendered":"150+ Food Idioms with Meaning and Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"words-head\" id=\"words-3095863891\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-5017566440575750\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-5017566440575750\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"3340569236\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/idioms?category=idioms-about-food\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.wordscoach.com\/idioms?category=idioms-about-food\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food Idioms<\/a> with Meaning and Examples<\/mark><\/strong><br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are 150+ food idioms with their meanings and examples:<\/strong><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">(A) Hard\/Tough Nut to Crack<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> A difficult problem<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The problem of how to motivate employees can be a tough nut to crack sometimes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">(Have) Egg on One\u2019s Face<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Be embarrassed, feel foolish<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Fred had egg on his face after claiming he could climb the tree but then having to give up.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">(Put) All One\u2019s Eggs In One Basket<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Rely on a specific course of events<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> If we depend on a rise in the price of oil, we\u2019re putting all our eggs in one basket. What if it falls?<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">A Few Sandwiches Short Of A Picnic<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Abnormally stupid, not really sane<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Sometimes I think John\u2019s a few sandwiches short of a picnic. He never seems to understand directions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">A lot on one\u2019s plate<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> A lot to do<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> I just have a lot on my plate right now while I\u2019m finishing up my degree and doing this huge project for work.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">A piece of cake<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Easy to do.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The math problem was a piece of cake.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">A rolling stone gathers no moss<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Being constantly on the move prevents stagnation.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He never stays in one place for long; a rolling stone gathers no moss.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">A watched pot never boils<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Time seems to move more slowly when you are waiting for something.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> I keep checking the oven, but the cake won&#8217;t bake. A watched pot never boils.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Above The Salt<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Of high standing or honor.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> We\u2019ll seat you at the head table-not next to the president, but definitely above the salt.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Acknowledge The Corn<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Admit to a mistake, especially a small one; point out one\u2019s own shortcomings<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> OK, I\u2019ll acknowledge the corn. I took the candy bars from the kitchen table.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Acquired Taste<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Something one learns to appreciate only after trying it repeatedly<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Asparagus is an acquired taste. I hated it as a child, but now I love it.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">All gravy<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Everything is going well.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t worry, everything is all gravy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">All hat and no cattle<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>Someone who talks big but doesn&#8217;t follow through with action.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He talks a lot about being a great businessman, but he&#8217;s all hat and no cattle.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">All Sizzle And No Steak<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Failing to live up to advance promotion or reputation<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Some people feel the Apple Watch is all sizzle and no steak.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">All The Tea In China<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Great wealth, a large payment<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I wouldn\u2019t go out with him for all the tea in China!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Apple of my eye<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Someone who is cherished above all others.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>My granddaughter is the apple of my eye.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">As cool as a cucumber<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Calm and composed.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Even in a crisis, she remains as cool as a cucumber.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">As easy as pie<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>Very easy.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Learning how to ride a bike was as easy as pie.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bacon and eggs<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>The quintessential breakfast dish.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I could really go for some bacon and eggs right now.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bad Egg<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Someone who is not to be trusted<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>James is a bad egg. Don\u2019t trust him.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Baker&#8217;s dozen<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Thirteen of something.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He always gives us a baker&#8217;s dozen of bagels.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bar Fly (or Barfly)<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Someone who spends much of his or her time in bars<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The place was filled with barflies and other assorted creatures of the night.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Be like chalk and cheese<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>Things or people who are very different and have nothing in common<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The hotels here and in Russia are like chalk and cheese \u2013 you\u2019ll find much better service here.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Beat the egg<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>To win or be successful.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She beat the egg and won the competition.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Best thing since sliced bread<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>A new and innovative invention.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The internet is the best thing since sliced bread.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Big Cheese<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>An important person in a company or organization<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Let\u2019s all be on our best behavior today. The big cheese (the president) will be visiting the office.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bite off more than you can chew<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>Take on more than you can handle.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Don&#8217;t bite off more than you can chew with that project.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bitter pill to swallow<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>Something unpleasant that must be accepted.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Losing the championship game was a bitter pill to swallow.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bottom of the Barrel<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Low-quality choices<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Our top five candidates for the job have all turned us down. We\u2019re really getting down to the bottom of the barrel here-maybe we should place a new ad.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bowl over<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>To surprise or impress.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The music performance really bowled me over.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bread and butter<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning: <\/strong>A basic or necessary item.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Good communication is the bread and butter of any relationship.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Breadwinner<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>The person who earns the money for a family.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>My dad is the breadwinner of our family.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Bring home the bacon<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Earn a living or provide for the family.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He works hard to bring home the bacon for his family.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Butter someone up<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Flatter someone to gain their favor.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She buttered up her boss to get a promotion.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cake walk<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>An easy task.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The final exam was a cake walk.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Carrot and stick<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Using both rewards and punishments to motivate someone.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The company used a carrot and stick approach to get employees to work harder.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cheese it<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Stop or be quiet.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The police are coming, cheese it!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cherry-pick<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Select the best or most desirable.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He cherry-picked the best players for his team.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Chew the fat<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Chat or gossip.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>We spent hours chewing the fat over coffee.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cold turkey<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Suddenly stopping a habit or addiction.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He quit smoking cold turkey.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cook Someone\u2019s Goose<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>To insure someone\u2019s defeat, to frustrate someone\u2019s plans<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Let\u2019s steal one of the spark plugs from Don\u2019s car. That\u2019ll cook his goose!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cook the books<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Falsify financial records.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The accountant cooked the books to cover up the theft.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cooking with gas<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Making progress or achieving success.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>We finally secured the funding we needed, and now we&#8217;re cooking with gas.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cool as a cucumber<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Calm and composed.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She was as cool as a cucumber during the presentation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Corny<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Trite, silly, or outdated.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>That joke was so corny.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Couch Potato<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>A lazy person who watches a great deal of television<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Mark is a couch potato. I can\u2019t remember the last time he left his apartment except to go to work.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cream of the crop<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>The best of the best.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>These students are the cream of the crop.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Crumbs<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>A small amount.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I only got crumbs of the cake.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cut the cheese<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Pass gas.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He cut the cheese in the elevator.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Cut the mustard<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Meet the necessary standard or expectation.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>If you want to work for this company, you have to prove you can cut the mustard.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Don&#8217;t cry over spilled milk<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Don&#8217;t worry about something that can&#8217;t be changed.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I lost the game, but I won&#8217;t cry over spilled milk.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Eat crow<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Admit to being wrong or mistake.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He had to eat crow after realizing he had made a big mistake.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Eat Humble Pie<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>To admit defeat or error, to accept humiliation<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The coach was forced to eat humble pie after confidently projecting victory.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Eat Someone\u2019s Lunch<br><\/mark>Meaning<\/strong>: Defeat someone thoroughly<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>China is systematically teaching people to speak African languages, but very few Americans can speak them. When it comes to trade with Africa, they\u2019re going to eat America\u2019s lunch.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Eat your words<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Admit that what you said was wrong.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I had to eat my words when I found out I was wrong.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Egg on your face<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Look foolish or embarrassed.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He had egg on his face after his mistake was revealed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Egg on<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Encourage or urge someone to do something.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He egged on his friend to try the spicy food.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Egg someone on<br><\/mark>Meaning<\/strong>: Encourage or provoke someone.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He kept egging her on until she finally snapped.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Everything but the kitchen sink<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Including everything and anything that is not necessary.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>She packed everything but the kitchen sink for her trip.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Famous last words<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>A phrase said before something bad happens.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>He said, &#8216;What could go wrong?&#8217; &#8211; famous last words.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Feather in your cap<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>An accomplishment to be proud of.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>Winning the top prize in the competition was a feather in his cap, and he felt a great sense of accomplishment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Fine kettle of fish<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>A difficult or awkward situation.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>The car broke down on the way to the wedding, and we were in a fine kettle of fish.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Fish out of water<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Someone who is uncomfortable or out of place in a particular situation.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He felt like a fish out of water at the fancy party.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Food for thought<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Something that makes you think carefully<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The teacher\u2019s advice certainly gave me food for thought.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Forbidden fruit<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Something that is prohibited or considered wrong, but still tempting.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> She knew she shouldn&#8217;t eat the cake, but it was like forbidden fruit.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">From Scratch<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> From individual ingredients, not using a prepared mix<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> I\u2019m looking forward to tonight \u2013 my girlfriend is baking me a cake from scratch for my birthday.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">From Soup to Nuts<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Everything; from beginning to end<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Amazon started out as a bookseller, but now they offer everything from soup to nuts.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Full of beans<\/mark><\/strong><br><strong>Meaning:<\/strong> Energetic and lively.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He was full of beans after drinking several cups of coffee.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Get egg on your face<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Look foolish or embarrassed.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He got egg on his face when he tripped on stage.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Go bananas<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Go crazy or become very excited.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The crowd went bananas when the band took the stage.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Go nuts<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Become very angry or agitated.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He went nuts when he saw the mess in the kitchen.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Gravy train<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> A situation that is easy and profitable.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The job was a gravy train, with high pay and little work.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Grin and bear it<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Endure something difficult or unpleasant with a smile.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He had to grin and bear it during the long, boring meeting.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Half-baked<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Not thought through or incomplete.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The plan was half-baked and doomed to fail.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Hard cheese<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Tough luck or bad fortune.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> It&#8217;s hard cheese that he didn&#8217;t get the promotion.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Hard nut to crack<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> A difficult problem or person to deal with.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Getting her to agree to the deal was a hard nut to crack.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Have a bun in the oven<br><\/mark>Meaning: <\/strong>Be pregnant.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> She&#8217;s not drinking because she has a bun in the oven.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Have a lot on one&#8217;s plate<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Be very busy or have a lot of responsibilities.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> She has a lot on her plate with her job and family responsibilities.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Have a lot on your plate<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Be very busy with many tasks or responsibilities.<br><strong>Example: <\/strong>I can&#8217;t come to the party, I have a lot on my plate this week.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Have bigger fish to fry<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Have more important things to do or deal with.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> I can&#8217;t help you with your project, I have bigger fish to fry.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Have egg on your face<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> They are made to look foolish or embarrassed<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The CEO really had egg on his face after he went on stage to demonstrate the new product and couldn\u2019t get it to work right.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Have your cake and eat it too<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Want to have everything, without making any compromises.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> You can&#8217;t have your cake and eat it too.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Have your just desserts<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Receive what you deserve, whether it&#8217;s good or bad.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He got his just desserts when he won the lottery after years of hard work.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Hit the Spot<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Be very satisfying (said of something eaten)<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> We went to Mark\u2019s Midtown for lunch. I had a grilled chicken sandwich, and it really hit the spot.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Hot Potato<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> A controversial subject or difficult project that is best avoided<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Tax increases will be a hot potato in this election, and most candidates will try to avoid taking a stand on them even if they think they\u2019re necessary.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">In a nutshell<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> In summary or briefly.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> In a nutshell, the project was a success.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">In a pickle<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> In a difficult or unpleasant situation.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> We&#8217;re in a pickle because we lost our car keys.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">In hot water<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> In trouble or facing consequences.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He&#8217;s in hot water with the boss for missing the deadline.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">In the soup<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> In trouble or facing a difficult situation.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He&#8217;s in the soup with the boss for missing the deadline.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Jam-packed<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Completely full or crowded.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The concert was jam-packed with fans.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Doing something unpleasant can be made easier with a small amount of something pleasant.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> I hate taking medicine, but just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Just deserts<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> The punishment or reward that someone deserves.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He got his just deserts when he was fired for being dishonest.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Kettle of fish<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> A difficult or unpleasant situation.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The lost luggage was a real kettle of fish.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Lemon<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Something that is of poor quality or doesn&#8217;t work properly.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> This car is a real lemon.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Let the cat out of the bag<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Reveal a secret or confidential information.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> She let the cat out of the bag about the surprise party.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Let the meat rest<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Allow time for something to settle or for emotions to calm down.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He needed to let the meat rest after the argument with his friend.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Life is like a box of chocolates<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> You never know what you&#8217;re going to get.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what will happen.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Like two peas in a pod<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Very similar or alike.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The twins are like two peas in a pod.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Low-Hanging Fruit<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Easy parts of a task; solutions easy to obtain<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> It\u2019s easy to solve those puzzles \u2013 they\u2019re low-hanging fruit. But the Sunday puzzle is much more difficult.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Main course<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> The most important part of a meal.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The main course was delicious, but the dessert was even better.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Melt in your mouth<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Delicious and tender, often used to describe food.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The steak was so tender, it melted in your mouth.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Milk and honey<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> A place or situation of prosperity and abundance.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> They moved to the big city to seek their fortune and live in milk and honey.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">More than you can shake a stick at<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> More than you can count or handle.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The store has more products than you can shake a stick at.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Move like molasses<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Move very slowly.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The traffic was moving like molasses during rush hour.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Muffin top<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> The excess fat that hangs over the waistband of tight pants or skirts.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> She needs to lose weight, she has a muffin top.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">No use crying over spilled milk<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Don&#8217;t worry about something that has already happened and can&#8217;t be changed.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> I accidentally deleted the file, but there&#8217;s no use crying over spilled milk.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Not Mince Words<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Moderate or weaken a statement<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The boss didn\u2019t mince words in my performance evaluation. 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He steals, he lies, he\u2019s violent. I\u2019m glad he\u2019s in prison.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Salt of the earth<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> A good and trustworthy person.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> He&#8217;s the salt of the earth; always willing to help others.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Sell Like Hotcakes<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Be sold very quickly<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The new Honda is expected to sell like hotcakes after it\u2019s released.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Selling like hotcakes<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Selling very quickly or in high demand.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> The new phone is selling like hotcakes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Simmer Down<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Become less angry; regain one\u2019s composure<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> Simmer down. I won\u2019t discuss this while you\u2019re yelling at me.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Slower than molasses<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Exceptionally slow or sluggish; not fast at all.<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> This old laptop my dad gave me is a piece of junk. It\u2019s slower than molasses!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Small Potatoes<br><\/mark>Meaning:<\/strong> Unimportant, insignificant<br><strong>Example:<\/strong> We\u2019re wasting our time on small potatoes. 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