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Meaning: an idea or subject to think about.
Example: The manager's meeting today has given me a lot of food for thought about whether I want to continue working for this company. Read on
Meaning: to have other, more important things to do.
Example: You are not worth my time or energy; I have bigger fish to fry. Read on
Meaning: to understand that something is not completely true or right
Example: I have read the article, but I take it with a grain of salt. Read on
Meaning: to be cognizant of where one's interests lie in a given situation.
Example: He tries to come across as a neutral party, but he is very aware of which side his bread is buttered on. Read on
Meaning: having a rich or privileged background
Example: Many fans believed that Vince was a silver spoon kid. Read on
Meaning: being the best in a competition
Example: I can't believe you said that your hypocrisy takes the cake. Read on
Meaning: know what is to one's advantage
Example: She's far too clever to irritate her employer as she knows which side her bread is buttered on. Read on
Meaning: used to portray or refer to something that is lovely to consider however is probably not going to happen
Example: Her dream of wanting to move to London to become a famous singer is a pie in the sky if you ask me. Read on
Meaning: a decorated or dyed egg usually given to children at Easter
Example: While scrolling down the menu of Grand Theft Auto V, I happened upon an Easter egg. Read on
Meaning: to go from a bad to worse situation
Example: In a bid to gain independence, she agreed to get married early, not knowing she was jumping out of the frying pan into the fire. Read on
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