Food Idioms
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Meaning: Mentally distracted, confused, or not paying attention.
Example: He kept answering the wrong questions in the meeting and sounded completely out to lunch. Read more ➺
Meaning: The true value or quality of something can only be judged by actual results or experience.
Example: The team liked the proposal, but the proof is in the pudding once the product reaches customers. Read more ➺
Meaning: Describing something that is standardized, uniform, or lacking originality, made to look or function exactly like others.
Example: The new apartment complex felt cookie cutter, with identical layouts and colors throughout. Read more ➺
Meaning: In excellent health; strong, fit, and full of life.
Example: After recovering from surgery, my grandfather is now hale and hearty again. Read more ➺
Meaning: A person or situation that is attractive or interesting but very disorganized or chaotic.
Example: After the breakup, Jenna was a hot mess, crying one minute and laughing the next. Read more ➺
Meaning: To make an offer more attractive by adding extra benefits or incentives.
Example: The car dealer decided to sweeten the deal by including free servicing for two years. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something that is difficult to classify and doesn't fit into a clear group.
Example: The new company's business model is neither fish nor fowl, making it hard to classify. Read more ➺
Meaning: It means to not fully believe it because it might be exaggerated, untrue, or not completely reliable.
Example: I heard what he said, but I took it with a pinch of salt. Read more ➺
Meaning: Delivered or performed exceptionally well, with flawless execution.
Example: She ate and left no crumbs during her speech — every word hit perfectly. Read more ➺
Meaning: Summarized in a very short and clear way, using only the most essential details.
Example: In a nutshell, the meeting was about improving customer service. Read more ➺
