ELLLO Idioms - #11 - Food - Advanced Idioms

Food Idioms – C – Advanced Level Task: Match the idiom with the definition below. Write the idiom above the explanation.

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To accidentally reveal something that was a secret.

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Do something that is embarrassing or shameful in public. It refers to people throwing food in disgust at officials or performers.

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To believe something is only partially true.

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This phrase means that when too many people contribute to something, it decreases in quality.

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To get caught doing something wrong, usually stealing. It refers to naughty children who want a snack.

Food Idioms – C – Advanced Level 1) Too many cooks spoil the broth

Quiz: Answer the questions below.

A: How is the new marketing campaign coming along?

B: Not good. We have all these ideas, but no one agrees 1) Why is the marketing campaign a failure? on anything.

A: Sounds like you have too many people adding input.

B: Definitely! As they say, too many cooks spoil the broth. a) They spent too much money. b) Too many people were involved.

A: Indeed.

2) Spill the beans A: Hey, so I hear you are transferring to New York.

B: What? What are you are talking about?

A: The boss told me he was transferring you.

B: No one told me that.

A: Oh no! Did I just spill the beans?

B: Ah, yeah. It appears you may have.

A: Well, you better talk to the boss … but you didn’t hear it from me.

B: Don’t worry. I’ll cover you.

2) How did the man spill the beans?

3) Hand in the cookie jar

3) Why was Jack fired?

A: Did you hear what happened to Jack?

B: No, what?

A: He was fired yesterday.

B: Really, why?

A: He got caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

B: Really, how?

A: He was using his travel budget for personal expenses.

B: Oh, no! He seemed like such an honest guy.

A: Well, looks can be deceiving, I guess.

a) He lied. b) He stole.

4) Get egg on your face

4) Why did the woman get egg on her face?

A: How was your presentation?

B: Not good. I made a total fool of myself.

A: Oh, I am sure it was not that bad.

B: No, it was terrible. During the presentation I used the wrong slide deck.

A: Oh,, no!

B: It was the slide deck for another client - their main competitor.

A: How embarrassing!

B: Yeah, I totally got egg of my face.

5) Take with a grain of salt A: So, how are the survey results looking?

B: Pretty good. 80% of those polled said they like our new product.

A: Well, I would take those results with a grain of salt.

B: Why do you say that?

A: Because only loyal customers took the survey.

B: Oh, I see. Still, it’s a good start.

A: True, just a little misleading.

a) He told a lie. b) He revealed a secret.

a) She misspoke. b) She got tongue tied.

5) What should the man take with a grain of salt? a) The accuracy of the report. b) The value of loyal customers.

Food Idioms – C – Advanced Level Task: Match the idiom with the definition below. Write the idiom above the explanation.

------------------------- ( 1 ) ------------------------Spill the beans To accidentally reveal something that was a secret.

------------------------- ( 2 ) ------------------------Get egg on your face Do something that is embarrassing or shameful in public. It refers to people throwing food in disgust at officials or performers.

------------------------- ( 3 ) ------------------------Take with a grain of salt To believe something is only partially true.

------------------------- ( 4 ) ------------------------Too many cooks spoil the broth This phrase means that when too many people contribute to something, it decreases in quality.

------------------------- ( 5 ) ------------------------Caught with your hand in the cookie jar To get caught doing something wrong, usually stealing. It refers to naughty children who want a snack.

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Food Idioms – C – Advanced Level 1) Too many cooks spoil the broth

Quiz: Answer the questions below.

A: How is the new marketing campaign coming along?

B: Not good. We have all these ideas, but no one agrees 1) Why is the marketing campaign a failure? on anything.

A: Sounds like you have too many people adding input.

B: Definitely! As they say, too many cooks spoil the broth. a) They spent too much money. b) Too many people were involved.

A: Indeed.

2) Spill the beans

2) How did the man spill the beans?

A: Hey, so I hear you are transferring to New York.

B: What? What are you are talking about?

A: The boss told me he was transferring you.

B: No one told me that.

A: Oh no! Did I just spill the beans?

B: Ah, yeah. It appears you may have.

A: Well, you better talk to the boss … but you didn’t hear it from me.

B: Don’t worry. I’ll cover you.

a) He told a lie. b) He revealed a secret.

3) Hand in the cookie jar

3) Why was Jack fired?

A: Did you hear what happened to Jack?

B: No, what?

A: He was fired yesterday.

B: Really, why?

A: He got caught with his hand in the cookie jar.

B: Really, how?

A: He was using his travel budget for personal expenses.

B: Oh, no! He seemed like such an honest guy.

A: Well, looks can be deceiving, I guess.

a) He lied. b) He stole.

4) Get egg on your face

4) Why did the woman get egg on her face?

A: How was your presentation?

B: Not good. I made a total fool of myself.

A: Oh, I am sure it was not that bad.

B: No, it was terrible. During the presentation I used the wrong slide deck.

A: Oh,, no!

B: It was the slide deck for another client - their main competitor.

A: How embarrassing!

B: Yeah, I totally got egg of my face.

5) Take with a grain of salt A: So, how are the survey results looking?

B: Pretty good. 80% of those polled said they like our new product.

A: Well, I would take those results with a grain of salt.

B: Why do you say that?

A: Because only loyal customers took the survey.

B: Oh, I see. Still, it’s a good start.

A: True, just a little misleading.

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a) She misspoke. b) She got tongue tied.

5) What should the man take with a grain of salt? a) The accuracy of the report. b) The value of loyal customers.