To Dig In

Idiom: To dig in Context #1: Tony: Hey guys!  The pizza is ready, so dig in! Joe: Should we wait for John? Tony: No, he called and said he’s not coming. Context #2: Bethany: I know your food hasn’t come yet, but I am so hungry. Can I go ahead and start eating? Chrissy: Yeah, […]

To Be Stuffed

Idiom: To be stuffed Context #1: John: Man, that buffet was amazing!  I think I had like 5 plates full of food. Steve: Me too. I am stuffed! Context #2: Susie: I don’t think I can finish this hamburger.  It’s huge! Jill: Yeah, I actually finished one before. I was so stuffed! Meaning: “To be stuffed” […]

Food Coma

Read this thank you note and try to guess the meaning of the idiom in bold: What do you think the idiom food coma means? A. The state of foods, especially vegetables, that are nearly dead before being completely cooked or ingested. B. Feeling very tired and sleepy shortly after eating a big meal. C. A punctuation mark in the shape of […]