Food Idioms
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Meaning: living with just enough money to meet immediate needs without any savings.
Example: After losing his job, he lived a hand to mouth life, struggling to pay bills and buy groceries each month. Read more ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
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 ➺
Meaning: refers to a controversial or sensitive topic that people avoid discussing.
Example: The topic of religious beliefs can often be a hot potato, with individuals having sensitive feelings. Read more ➺
Meaning: imperfectly or inadequately planned, prepared, or developed.
Example: That was a half-baked idea; it would never work in practice. Read more ➺
Meaning: a great fondness for sweet-tasting foods.
Example: My niece has a sweet tooth, as she continually begs me to make her something sugary. Read more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
know which side one’s bread is buttered
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 more ➺
