IdiomDaily Life
English
Englishfood for thought
Meaning: Something to think about.
Example: “The speaker's talk on climate change gave us all food for thought.”
Origin: In use since the early 1800s, this idiom refers metaphorically to the idea that the mind `chews' on thought like the mouth chews on food.
More English idioms
- for crying out loud An exclamation of exasperation or impatience.
- for goodness' sake A mild exclamation of annoyance, surprise or urgency.
- for heaven's sake An exclamation of impatience, surprise or pleading.
- for the birds A waste of time; mixed up or confused.
- from the word go From the beginning.
- full steam ahead To proceed with maximum power and speed.
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- Eline sağlık Praise and thanks to someone — especially a cook — for something made beautifully by hand.
- És uma joia You're a gem — a precious, lovely person.
- Sei un salame You're a clumsy, dopey softie — said with a smile.
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