Food Idioms

What does the idiom 'piece of cake' mean?

• Something that is very easy to do.

• A type of dessert.

• A type of bread.

• Something that is very difficult to do.

If someone 'spills the beans', what are they doing?

• Spilling the milk

• Planting flowers

• Singing a song

• Revealing a secret or confidential information

What does it mean if someone 'has a bun in the oven'?

• Having a picnic

• Being pregnant

• Baking a cake

• Running a marathon

What does the idiom 'butter someone up' mean?

• To avoid someone

• To cook for someone

• To flatter or be overly nice to someone in order to gain favor or influence them.

• To spread butter on someone

If someone 'hits the nail on the head', what did they do?

• They missed the target completely

• They hit their thumb instead of the nail

• They did or said something that is exactly right or accurate.

• They painted the wall instead of hammering the nail

What does it mean if someone 'cries over spilled milk'?

• It means someone is upset over something that has already happened and cannot be changed.

• It means someone is happy about a small mistake

• It refers to a celebration of success

• It signifies a desire for more milk

What does the idiom 'bring home the bacon' mean?

• To earn a living or provide for a family

• To win a competition

• To go grocery shopping

• To cook breakfast

If someone 'spices things up', what are they doing?

• They are making something more bland

• They are making something more interesting or exciting.

• They are removing all interest

• They are reducing the excitement level

What does it mean if someone 'eats like a bird'?

• Eating a lot of food

• Eating only vegetables

• Eating very little or consuming small portions of food.

• Eating like a lion

What does the idiom 'cool as a cucumber' mean?

• To be hot and bothered

• To be calm and composed, especially in stressful situations.

• To be spicy and flavorful

• To be cold and shivering