Alltagsleben - Essen & Hunger

Meistern Sie englische Redewendungen über Essen und Hunger, wie 'Geschmack finden an' und 'fressen wie ein Pferd'.

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to [burn] {sth} to a (crisp|cinder) [Phrase]

(of food) to be burned completely, due to being cooked too much or for too long

Ex: The fire was so intense that it burned the entire forest to a crisp , leaving behind a barren landscape .

to [eat] like a (horse|pig) [Phrase]

to eat an excessive amount of food

Ex: After a long day of physical labor , John comes home and eats like a pig , devouring everything in sight .

to [eat] {sb} out of house and home [Phrase]

to eat so much of food available in someone's house so that there is little or none left

Ex: Whenever my teenage son 's friends come over , they eat me out of house and home , finishing all the snacks and raiding the refrigerator .

to [feed] {one's} face [Phrase]

to eat more food than one's body needs or can handle

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to [make] a pig of {oneself} [Phrase]

to eat to excess

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to [put] the (old|) feedbag on [Phrase]

to start eating a meal

Ex: It 's lunchtime , so let 's put the old feedbag on and grab a bite to eat .

to [eat|drink] (to|) {one's} fill [Phrase]

to eat or drink to the point where one cannot keep eating or drinking anymore

Ex: Sir , I believe you just drank your fill .

to [eat] like a bird [Phrase]

to have a very little desire to eat

Ex: Whenever we go out to eat , he orders a small salad and eats like a bird , while the rest of us enjoy hearty meals .

to [reach] {one's} nostrils [Phrase]

(of odors or smells) to travel through the air and being detected by someone's sense of smell

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to [grab] a bite (to eat|) [Phrase]

to quickly make a meal for oneself, often due to a time constraint

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cast-iron stomach [Nomen]

eiserner Magen

Ex: She can handle the spiciest dishes without any discomfort ; it 's like she has a cast-iron stomach .

Sie kann die schärfsten Gerichte ohne jegliches Unbehagen essen; es ist, als hätte sie einen Gusseisen-Magen.

square meal [Nomen]

eine vollständige Mahlzeit

Ex: The restaurant 's Sunday brunch offers a square meal with a variety of breakfast and lunch options .

Das Sonntagsbrunch des Restaurants bietet eine ausgewogene Mahlzeit mit einer Vielzahl von Frühstücks- und Mittagsoptionen.

to [get] a taste for {sth} [Phrase]

to develop a liking for a particular type of cuisine or dish after trying it

Ex: At first , I was n't a fan of sushi , but after trying it a few times , I 've really gotten a taste for it .

cup of joe [Phrase]

used to refer to a cup of coffee

Ex: I need a strong cup of joe to wake me up in the morning .

to [sit] (well|right) with {sb/sth} [Phrase]

to be compatible with someone or something's stomach

Ex: I always feel good after eating a salad - it sits well with my stomach .

Alltagsleben
Appetite	Trinken & Rauchen	Essen & Hunger	Erleichterung
Ruhen & Entspannen	Sleep	Spaß & Unterhaltung	Lächeln und Lachen
Communication	Socializing	Experiment & Erkundung	Gewohnheit & Routine
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