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20 expression(s)

daily-life A2

cook lunch

Learn how to use 'cook lunch' in everyday conversations. Read example sentences, avoid common errors, and test yourself.
food-cooking B1

have a second helping

Learn how to use 'have a second helping' to politely ask for or offer another delicious portion of food at family dinners, social gatherings, and casual meals.
food-cooking B2

kitchen scales

Master the term 'kitchen scales' with this guide. Learn how to talk about weighing ingredients accurately in English recipes with practical examples and common mistakes.
food-cooking B1

leave room for dessert

Learn the meaning of 'leave room for dessert' and how to use this friendly phrase during meals to remind guests to save some appetite for sweet treats.
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food-cooking B1

loaf of sourdough

Learn how to use the phrase 'loaf of sourdough' in daily conversations. Find natural examples, common mistakes, pronunciation, and practice exercises.
daily-life A2

order some food

Discover how to use 'order some food' to talk about requesting meals from restaurants or delivery apps in daily English.
food-cooking B2

put on a spread

Discover how to use the idiom 'put on a spread' to describe preparing a large, impressive feast for guests.
food-cooking B1

squeeze of lime

Discover how to use 'squeeze of lime' in English recipes and conversations to describe adding fresh, acidic flavor.
food-cooking C1

stave off hunger

Learn how to use "stave off hunger" to describe delaying appetite or keeping hunger away temporarily with a light snack.
food-cooking A2

sweet and sour

Learn how to use the food expression 'sweet and sour' in English. Discover its meaning, natural examples, common learner mistakes, and practice exercises.
travel B1

appetizer or starter

Learn the difference between 'appetizer' and 'starter' and how to order small opening dishes at a restaurant.
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food-cooking A2

bake a cake

Learn how to use the English phrase 'bake a cake' in everyday conversations with natural examples and pronunciation tips.
food-cooking B2

bland taste

Discover how to use 'bland taste' in English to describe food that lacks flavor, seasoning, or excitement. Perfect for culinary discussions.
food-cooking A2

clear the table

Learn how to use the common daily English expression 'clear the table' to describe removing dirty dishes, cutlery, and leftover food after finishing a meal.
food-cooking B2

coarsely ground

Master the culinary term 'coarsely ground' in English. Learn how to describe spices, coffee, or grains that are crushed into larger, distinct particles.
travel B1

daily specials

Understand what daily specials are when dining out at restaurants. Learn how to ask about them and order like a native speaker on your next trip abroad.
food-cooking B2

finely chopped

Discover how to use 'finely chopped' in English. Learn how to describe ingredients cut into very small, precise pieces for recipes, soups, and garnishes.
food-cooking B2

food coma

Understand what a 'food coma' is and how to use this popular slang term to describe post-meal drowsiness.
food-cooking B1

frying pan

Master the kitchen term 'frying pan' with our guide. Learn how to use it in recipes, daily cooking conversations, and common collocations used by native speakers.
food-cooking B2

greasy spoon

Discover what a 'greasy spoon' is in English. Learn how to use this common casual term for cheap, unpretentious, and hearty diners in everyday conversations.