English idioms related to Everyday Life

English idioms related to Everyday Life - Food & Hunger

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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
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to eat like a horse / pig
phrase
to eat an excessive amount of food
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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
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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
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to eat / drink (to) one's fill
phrase
to eat or drink to the point where one cannot keep eating or drinking anymore
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to eat like a bird
phrase
to have a very little desire to eat
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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
noun
the ability to eat a wide variety of foods without experiencing digestive problems
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square meal
noun
a meal that is complete and satisfying
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to get a taste for sth
phrase
to develop a liking for a particular type of cuisine or dish after trying it
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cup of joe
phrase
used to refer to a cup of coffee
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