Food
Meaning: to be optimistic or enthusiastic
Example: Upon hearing the good news, Mary was definitely full of beans. Read on
Meaning: to flatter someone so as to get something in return from them
Example: Mary's nice compliments about her not so nice boss made it clear that she was just trying to butter him up. Read on
Meaning: to be brief and straight to the point.
Example: In a nutshell, all the new mayor was saying is that the fight against crime will be taken much more seriously. Read on
Meaning: to be in a difficult situation
Example: Seeing as the deadline was looming and Grace was yet to round up the project, she realised she was in a pickle. Read on
Meaning: a flatterer; toady
Example: Even with her boss looking very untidy, Mel still complimented her and this showed her to be an apple polisher. Read on
Meaning: too much on my plate
Example: This week will be so hectic as I have a lot on my plate. Read on
Meaning: to go out and earn a living or earn money for the family
Example: As the head of the family, he ensures that he brings home the bacon. Read on
Meaning: enjoy your meal/food
Example: I want to thank you all for coming to my dinner party, and I'd like to wish you all bon appetit! Read on
Meaning: no matter how unfair the situation is, it must be accepted
Example: The manager was fired from his job after making such a huge mistake, but that's the way the cookie crumbles. Read on
Meaning: to eat a lot
Example: He eats like a horse - there's never enough left for everyone else once he's been at the buffet. Read on
