Por: Carla M. 18 de Março de 2019
Food idioms
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APPLE OF HIS/HER EYE
- Meaning: This phrase is used to refer to something or someone we like a lot.
- Example: He was the apple of his teacher’s eye.
AS COOL AS A CUCUMBER
- Meaning: Used to refer to someone who is very cool-headed and doesn’t get worried.
- Example: Dhoni is a great captain because he always remains as cool as a cucumber.
EGG ON
- Meaning: To encourage someone
- Example: Every time I faltered, he egged me on.
IN A NUTSHELL
- Meaning: In a few words.
- Example: We were told in a nutshell that our project would not be considered.
TO SPILL THE BEANS
- Meaning: To reveal a secret to someone who is not supposed to know.
- Example: The project was top secret but he spilled the beans.
PIECE OF CAKE
- Meaning: This phrase is used to refer to a task that is very easy.
- Example: Stealing the key was a piece of cake for him.
TAKE WITH A PINCH OF SALT
- Meaning: This phrase is used when one believes only a small part of what one is being told.
- Example: He spoke highly about his company and its success but I took it with a pinch of salt, because he was a bit of a liar.
NOT MY CUP OF TEA
- Meaning: This phrase is used to indicate something you either don’t like much or can’t do.
- Example: I didn’t enjoy the movie. I guess it just wasn’t my cup of tea.
TO SELL LIKE HOT CAKES
- Meaning: This phrase is used to refer to an object or commodity that is very successful and selling extremely well.
- Example: The new book by J.K Rowling sold like hot cakes.
TO GO NUTS
- Meaning: This phrase is used to refer to someone who is very excited about something.
- Example: She’s going nuts because she got a scholarship.
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