Food Idioms
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Meaning: when something good is added to another good thing that you already have
Example: Everyone expected him to do well in the exams. Getting first rank was the icing on the cake. Read more ➺
born with a silver spoon in mouth
Meaning: to be born to parents who are rich and have a good social rank
Example: He has never worked hard for anything because he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. His parents brought everything to him instead. Read more ➺
Meaning: an easy thing
Example: The results are sure to be good this time since the exam was as easy as a pie. Read more ➺
Meaning: To avoid wasting words on something that will not produce results.
Example: She wanted to persuade him, but save your breath—he'd already made up his mind. Read more ➺
Meaning: to like something
Example: This music is much more my cup of tea than this new stuff. Read more ➺
Meaning: Remains calm, relaxed, and untroubled in stressful situations.
Example: She was cool as a cucumber during the emergency. Read more ➺
Meaning: very easy task
Example: Don't worry, Sophie - this job interview will be a piece of cake for you - you have all the skills they need and I think you're absolutely the best candidate. Read more ➺
Meaning: to indicate what a person earns or earns for
Example: The person depends on you for his bread and butter, how can you be so thoughtless? Read more ➺
Meaning: try to do more than one is able to do
Example: By accepting two part-time jobs, he is clearly biting off more than he can chew. Read more ➺
Meaning: a small, poor country with a weak, corrupt or dishonest government
Example: If the current Prime Minister wins the election again, nobody can save our country from becoming a banana republic. Read more ➺
