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5 cooking idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A small kitchen is full of six cooks in tall white hats. They all stir one big pot at the same time and bump into each other. Soup splashes on the walls and one cook holds his head.

What does “Too many cooks” mean?

“Too many cooks” means when too many people work on one thing, it goes badly.

Example: Six people planned one small party, and nothing worked.

Emoji clue: man cook, woman cook, pot of food

A man at a party table tips over a big can, and beans pour out across the table. A woman beside him covers her mouth in shock, and a friend with a birthday hat looks surprised. A banner and balloons are behind them.

What does “Spill the beans” mean?

“Spill the beans” means to tell a secret by mistake.

Example: Tom spilled the beans about the surprise party.

Emoji clue: can of beans, spilled water, shushing face

A woman at a stove cooks a big pot of soup on the front burner. On the back burner sits a small pot with a folded plan paper and a dusty paint can next to it. She smiles and stirs the front pot.

What does “On the back burner” mean?

“On the back burner” means not important now. You will do it later.

Example: The new kitchen is on the back burner until next year.

Emoji clue: back arrow, fire, frying pan

A man at a kitchen table reads a loud advertisement on a tablet that shows a huge gold star. He raises one eyebrow and sprinkles a tiny pinch of salt over the tablet with his fingers. A salt shaker stands on the table.

What does “A grain of salt” mean?

“A grain of salt” means do not believe it all. It may not be true.

Example: Take online reviews with a grain of salt.

Emoji clue: grain, salt shaker

A man cuts open a loaf of bread, and the middle is still pale and raw dough. A baker in a white hat shakes his head beside an oven with its door open. Bread trays and flour are on the counter.

What does “Half-baked” mean?

“Half-baked” means not planned well. Not ready.

Example: His plan was half-baked, so the boss said no.

Emoji clue: half moon, bread

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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