To gobble (something) up/down
Context #1: Kirk: We gotta leave soon if we’re going to make the play. Jake: I just made dinner. Kirk: Then let’s gobble it up; we have to leave in 10 minutes. Jake: Ugh. I shouldn’t have bothered making anything nice. Kirk: Sorry, but I told you we had these tickets for tonight. Jake: I […]
Black Friday; used as a noun
Context: Alex: What are you doing over the Thanksgiving break? Armando: Well, I’m spending Thanksgiving evening with my parents, and then I’m spending the night in a Best Buy parking lot. Alex: Why would you do that? Armando: It’s Black Friday. I need a new computer, and they are selling a laptop I’ve had my […]
The late __ (person's name or social position)
Context #1: I was married to my husband for 37 years. I miss him so much. He passed away 5 years ago. When it rains, I miss him even more…My late husband used to enjoy his garden, especially after it rained. He was a good man. Context #2: November has been a very sad month in America. […]
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 […]
Go Cold Turkey
Idiom: Go cold turkey Example: Frank: I’m thinking about quitting fast food. Aaron: That’s really good. It’s really unhealthy to eat fried food every day. Frank:Yeah, I’m going cold turkey. No transition period. Aaron: Wow! That’s difficult. I usually cut some foods slowly. I can’t give up food I like all at once. Meaning: Go cold turkey is an expression […]
