Food Idioms
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Meaning: a goal that can be easily reached
Example: There are a lot of things that need to be completed for our project. I would suggest that we start with the low hanging fruit. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be optimistic or enthusiastic.
Example: Upon hearing the good news, Mary was definitely full of beans. Read more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
Meaning: to have so many things to do at one time
Example: This week will be so hectic as I have a lot on my plate. Read more ➺
Meaning: Earn the money needed to live and support oneself or one's family.
Example: He worked two jobs to bring home the bacon for his family. Read more ➺
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 more ➺
that’s the way the cookie crumbles
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 more ➺
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 more ➺
