Food Idioms

A: Everyone knew about the surprise at the annual company party. We

need to learn who spilt the beans!

B: I think it could have been Mary. She has such a big mouth.

• gossip

• give away a secret

A: Have you seen the news? It seems that the number of crimes has

doubled over the last decade and no one has done anything about it!

B: Crime figures have always been a political hot potato.

• difficult situation to deal with

• scandal

A: How come your children learn and behave so well?

B: Well, I use the carrot and stick approach with them and it works the

best!

• motivational system based

  on benefits

• motivational system based on

  rewards and threats

Samantha and Emily instantly clicked when they met at the art class, sharing the same creative interests and quirky sense of humor; they became inseparable, quickly realizing they were like two peas in a pod.

• very similar

• very different

Even in the midst of a high-pressure presentation, Mark remained calm and composed, handling every question with ease and a confident smile, appearing as cool as a cucumber throughout the entire meeting.

• very nervous

• very calm and relaxed, especially

  in a difficult situation

As Sarah's only child, little Emma was undoubtedly the apple of her eye, receiving all the love and attention a parent could offer.

• the person who someone loves

  most and is very proud of

• a person who gives trouble and heartache

When the announcement came that their favorite band would be performing live in town, the fans couldn't contain their excitement and were ready to go bananas with anticipation.

• become very angry, crazy or

  annoyed

• become very calm or

  judgemental

A: Do you think I should have private insurance?

B: I think so. It happens that people who don’t have it often find

themselves in a pickle if something goes wrong

• in a difficult situation

• without a solution

Amidst the vast array of options at the dessert buffet, Sarah couldn't resist but cherry-pick the most decadent and tempting treats to indulge in after dinner.

• choose only the best or most

  useful things, even if the choice is

  unfair

• pick with difficulty

A: Which dance is better: hip-hop or tango?

B: Come on! I can’t choose! It's apples and oranges.

• two different things

• two similar things