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20 expression(s)

food-cooking C1

pantry staples

Master the C1 English collocation 'pantry staples' to describe essential, long-lasting food items you should always keep stocked in your kitchen.
food-cooking B2

plate up

Learn how to use the phrasal verb 'plate up' in English to describe arranging and presenting food on a plate beautifully before serving.
food-cooking B2

polish off

Learn how to use the casual phrasal verb 'polish off' to describe quickly and completely finishing up food, drinks, or tasks in everyday English conversations.
food-cooking B2

rich flavor

Learn how to use 'rich flavor' to describe deep, full, and highly satisfying tastes in food, especially those with butter, cream, or cocoa.
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travel B1

side dish

Understand how to use 'side dish' to order extra food like fries, salad, or vegetables to accompany your main meal.
food-cooking B2

simmer gently

Learn how to use the cooking term 'simmer gently' in English. Master this culinary expression with natural examples and practice.
food-cooking A2

takeout food

Learn how to use the common everyday phrase 'takeout food' to talk about delicious meals that you buy from a restaurant but choose to eat at home or at the park.
food-cooking C1

to die for

Learn how to use the casual, hyperbolic idiom 'to die for' to describe food, drinks, or experiences that are absolutely outstanding and delicious.
food-cooking B2

toss a salad

Learn the correct cooking usage of 'toss a salad' in English. Explore natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
food-cooking B2

wash it down

Learn how to use the phrase 'wash it down' to describe drinking something to help swallow or enjoy food.
food-cooking B2

whisk the eggs

Learn how to use the cooking term 'whisk the eggs' in English. Perfect your kitchen vocabulary with examples, mistakes, and practice.
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food-cooking B2

wolf down

Learn the meaning of 'wolf down' and how to use it to describe eating food very quickly and greedily.
food-cooking B2

work up an appetite

Learn how to use 'work up an appetite' to describe doing physical activity to make yourself hungry before a meal.
daily-life B2

an acquired taste

Discover the meaning of 'an acquired taste' and learn how to use this common English expression to describe foods, music, or hobbies that you grow to like over time.
daily-life B1

full up

Learn how to use the casual British and Commonwealth English phrase 'full up' to describe being completely satisfied after eating a large meal with ease.
food-cooking C1

have a craving for

Learn how to express intense food desires using the C1 English phrase 'have a craving for' in daily conversations.
daily-life B1

have a sweet tooth

What does 'have a sweet tooth' mean? Learn how to use this fun English idiom to describe a love for sugary treats, with examples and practice.
food-cooking B1

pass the salt

Discover how to use the common English dining phrase 'pass the salt' politely during meals, including natural conversation examples and practice exercises.
food-cooking B2

piping hot

Discover the meaning of 'piping hot' and how to use this common English idiom to describe hot food and drinks.
travel B2

set menu

Learn what a 'set menu' is, how it differs from ordering à la carte, and how to order it confidently when dining out on your travels.