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Match the following cooking terms with their implied meanings:
Match the following cooking terms with their implied meanings:
To fry up something = Making a dish quickly To boil down = Reducing a liquid or simplifying information Simmered = Cooking gently over low heat Grilled = Cooked over direct fire
Match the following idioms with their meanings:
Match the following idioms with their meanings:
To fry up something = Preparing something quickly Gobble up = Consume quickly and voraciously Boiling down = Simplifying complex information Grilled = Cooked over direct fire
Match the following actions with their meanings in food idioms:
Match the following actions with their meanings in food idioms:
Simmered = Cooking gently without full boil Gobbling up = Consuming voraciously and quickly Grilling = Cooking over direct fire Frying up = Quickly preparing a dish
Match the following food idioms with their meanings:
Match the following food idioms with their meanings:
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English Idioms: A Glossary of Food Idioms
Idioms are expressions that cannot be understood literally, often using unusual combinations of words to convey a meaning different from what would otherwise be expected. In this article, we'll explore some common food-related idioms found in everyday conversations. These phrases typically stem from our understanding of foods and their preparation, cooking, service, consumption, and disposal. They help us express ideas more vividly by adding context and nuance to our speech.
Cooking Terms with Implied Meanings
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"To fry up something": This phrase means making a dish quickly, often suggesting that the ingredients were prepped beforehand.
- Example: We fried up some eggs for breakfast.
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"To boil down": Reducing a liquid through heating until it reaches a specific consistency or concentration. It can also mean simplifying complex information into easier-to-understand terms.
- Example: Boiling down the data helped us understand the situation better.
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"Simmered": To cook gently over low heat without reaching a full boil.
- Example: She simmered the sauce while she worked on another task.
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"Grilled": Cooked over direct fire.
- Example: He grilled his brother when he caught him lying about finishing his homework.
Eating and Consuming
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"Gobble up": To consume quickly and voraciously.
- Example: When they saw there was leftover pizza, the kids gobbled it up before anyone could stop them.
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"Polishing off": Finishing everything in sight, usually referring to eating every bit of food served.
- Example: Everyone polished off the appetizers so fast, we had to order more.
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"Chowing down": Eating enthusiastically.
- Example: After working all day, he chowed down on a big burger and fries.
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"Savoring": Enjoying slowly and appreciatively, savoring each bite.
- Example: She savored her first taste of real Italian gelato.
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"Chew on the bone": To think deeply, ponder, mull things over.
- Example: Don't worry; just chew on it a little longer if you need time to make a decision.
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"Munchies": Snack cravings caused by hunger, stress, or recreational drug use.
- Example: I get the munchies whenever I study late at night.
These idiomatic expressions enrich spoken and written communication, providing colorful descriptions and helping us convey emotions, attitudes, and behaviors related to culinary experiences.
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Test your knowledge of food-related idiomatic expressions used in everyday conversations. Explore phrases related to cooking, eating, and consuming that enrich communication with vivid descriptions and nuanced meanings.
