Food Idioms

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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 ➺


as different as chalk and cheese

Meaning: used to describe two things that are completely different from each other in every way.

Example: Though they are twins, their interests are as different as chalk and cheese. Read more ➺


butter fingers

Meaning: a person who frequently drops things.

Example: Mark, our star receiver, turned into a butterfingers and dropped the ball at the crucial moment. Read more ➺


hand to mouth

Meaning: Living with only enough for immediate needs; no savings or surplus.

Example: After losing his job, he had to live hand to mouth, relying on daily wages for food. Read more ➺


rolling in dough

Meaning: having a large amount of money; being very wealthy.

Example: Ever since he sold his startup, he's been rolling in dough. Read more ➺


salt of the earth

Meaning: A person who is considered to be honest, dependable, and trustworthy.

Example: Alicia is the salt of the earth, always willing to help without expecting anything in return. Read more ➺


bigger fish to fry

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 more ➺


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