Food Idioms

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pinch of salt

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 ➺


ate and left no crumbs

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 ➺


in a nutshell

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 ➺


eat like a bird

Meaning: Refers to eating very little or consuming small amounts of food.

Example: She always eats like a bird, barely finishing half of her salad. Read more ➺


reheating nachos

Meaning: Reviving past work: Refers to an artist revisiting or reviving elements of their earlier work.

Example: The director was accused of reheating nachos by remaking the classic film without adding new elements. Read more ➺


stew in one’s own juice

Meaning: To suffer the consequences of one's actions without assistance.

Example: After realizing his mistake, he had to stew in his own juice without expecting any help. Read more ➺


à la mode

Meaning: It describes anything that is fashionable, stylish, in vogue, or conforms to the current trends.

Example: The restaurant's decor is à la mode, featuring the latest interior design trends. Read more ➺


smart cookie

Meaning: a person who is clever, intelligent, or sharp in thinking and problem-solving.

Example: Jane is a smart cookie; she solved the puzzle in minutes. Read more ➺


tough cookie

Meaning: a person who is strong and resilient in difficult situations.

Example: Despite the setbacks, Jenna proved she was a tough cookie and finished the project on time. Read more ➺


spice things up

Meaning: to make something more exciting or interesting.

Example: They decided to spice things up by planning a surprise party for their anniversary. Read more ➺


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