Food Idioms
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Meaning: Very eager, enthusiastic, and ready to do something.
Example: Emily was keen as mustard to begin her new job and arrived at the office an hour early. 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 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 ➺
