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20 expression(s)

food-cooking B1

sprig of rosemary

Learn what a 'sprig of rosemary' is and how to use this common culinary phrase when reading recipes or cooking in English.
food-cooking B2

tangy taste

Discover the meaning of 'tangy taste' and learn how to use this common culinary expression to describe sharp, refreshing, and slightly acidic food flavors in English.
food-cooking A2

try a new dish

Discover how to use the phrase 'try a new dish' when talking about tasting unfamiliar food, exploring diverse menus, and experimenting with recipes at home.
travel B1

vegan meal

Learn how to order a vegan meal in English. Understand the term, see natural conversational examples, and avoid common mistakes when dining abroad.
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food-cooking B2

zesty aroma

Master the expression 'zesty aroma' to describe fresh, lively, and citrus-filled scents in cooking. Learn natural examples and common mistakes.
travel B1

dairy-free option

Learn how to ask for a dairy-free option at cafes and restaurants worldwide. Master this essential travel phrase for lactose intolerance or vegan diets.
food-cooking C1

discerning palate

Learn the meaning of 'discerning palate' and how to use it to describe someone with refined, sophisticated taste in food and drink.
food-cooking B2

eyes are bigger than your stomach

Master the popular idiom 'eyes are bigger than your stomach'. Learn how to describe taking more food than you can actually eat in natural English conversations.
food-cooking A2

fresh fruit

Discover how to use the phrase 'fresh fruit' in daily English conversations, including common mistakes and natural examples.
food-cooking B2

hit the spot

Learn the casual English idiom 'hit the spot'. Find out how to use this phrase to describe food or drink that is absolutely perfect and exactly what you needed.
food-cooking B1

messy eater

Discover what a 'messy eater' is in English. Learn how to describe someone who drops food or makes a mess while eating, with natural examples.
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travel C1

sample the local fare

Learn the elegant C1 expression 'sample the local fare' to describe trying regional food and drinks while traveling.
food-cooking A2

scrambled eggs

Learn how to use the term 'scrambled eggs' in English, a classic breakfast dish, with real-life examples.
food-cooking C1

scrumptious meal

Learn how to use 'scrumptious meal' to casually describe an exceptionally delicious and satisfying dinner or lunch.
food-cooking C1

sensory experience

Understand how to use 'sensory experience' to describe food that engages all five senses, from aroma to texture.
food-cooking C1

sumptuous feast

Discover how to use 'sumptuous feast' to describe a lavish, magnificent, and abundant meal prepared for a special celebration.
food-cooking B2

dig in

Learn how to use the casual English idiom 'dig in' to invite people to start eating, featuring natural examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises.
daily-life B1

request another helping

Master the useful expression 'request another helping' to ask for more food politely. Learn the correct usage, meaning, and common learner mistakes in English.
food-cooking B2

acquired taste

Understand the meaning of 'acquired taste'. Learn how to describe food, drinks, or hobbies that you only start to like after trying them multiple times.
food-cooking B2

comfort food

Discover the meaning of "comfort food" in English. Learn how to talk about your favorite nostalgic, cozy dishes with natural examples.