BREAD & SWEET IDIOMS
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TASK: There are many bread and sweets idioms in English. Below are some examples. See if you can match them to their meaning.
Are there any similar expressions in Japanese that use rice or senbei?
| Bread and butter | Something that is new and very popular |
| The breadwinner | The most basic or essential thing… |
| Half-baked | A new product that is selling very well. |
| Selling like hot-cakes | The person who makes the money in a household |
| The best thing since sliced bread | Something (often an idea or plan) that is not ready or well prepared. |
TASK: Fill the blanks with the best idiom.
1). In 2008, Apple’s iPhone was considered to be the (___________)- it was revolutionary!
2). His (____/_____) plans never work – he should spend more time planning.
3). The new Tina Moon single is (___________) – it entered the charts at number 1!
4). Since I quit my job, my wife has become the (______).
5). Rice and miso are the (_____/_____) of the Japanese diet.
TASK: Can you make a sentence using these idioms?