Food Idioms – C – Advanced Level Task: Match the idiom with the definition below. Write the idiom above the explanation. ------------------------- ( 1 ) -------------------------
To accidentally reveal something that was a secret. ------------------------- ( 2 ) -------------------------
Do something that is embarrassing or shameful in public. It refers to people throwing food in disgust at officials or performers. ------------------------- ( 3 ) -------------------------
To believe something is only partially true. ------------------------- ( 4 ) -------------------------
This phrase means that when too many people contribute to something, it decreases in quality. ------------------------- ( 5 ) -------------------------
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.