Food Idioms
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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 country with a weak government and an economy dependent on a single export or foreign interests.
Example: The nation's dependence on one cash crop caused some observers to describe it as a banana republic. Read more ➺
