Here’s a list of idioms that all include a type of food, but can you remember which food completes which idiom? When you’ve finished filling them in, see if you can explain what each idiom means. Good luck! Lesson by Caroline
1. Since my husband lost his job, I've been the one bringing home the ___.
2. That lesson was really easy, a piece of ___!
3. I love that baby more than anything, he’s the ___ of my eye.
4. Do you know what happened with Glyn and Philippa? Go on, spill the ___.
5. My brother is such a couch ___, he never does any exercise.
6. My first job was as a dog walker. The pay was terrible, I worked for ___.
7. Hip hop isn't normally my cup of ___, but I really like Dan Le Sac Vs Scroobius Pip.
8. They're twins, but they are like chalk and ___.
10. Emily, can you help me? I'm in a bit of a ___.
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