Food Idioms
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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 ➺
Meaning: having a rich or privileged background
Example: Many fans believed that Vince was a silver spoon kid. Read more ➺
Meaning: being the best in a competition
Example: I can't believe you said that your hypocrisy takes the cake. Read more ➺
know on which side bread is buttered
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
out of the frying pan into the fire
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 more ➺
Meaning: food that is tasty but has less or no nutritional value is referred to as fast food
Example: Nina loves French fries and other fast food. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be extremely hungry
Example: Could we please go out and get some dinner? I am so hungry that I could eat a horse. Read more ➺
