Idioms Describing Food and Eating - Off2Class Lesson Plan

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Complete the story with the correct idioms (you may need to change the form) eat like a bird wolf down eat like a pig pig out During the holidays, it’s not the time to _________ (only eat a small amount). Instead, with all of the delicious food, you might be inclined to ________ (eat a lot; have bad table manners). But there are some things to remember before you ________ (to eat too much of something) and ________ (devour; to eat very quickly and in large pieces) all of your favorite foods. 3 © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

Complete the story with the correct idioms (you may need to change the form) in one sitting hold one over watch what you eat stuff one’s face To avoid _________ (eating as much as possible), try to have a light snack before the meal to _________ (prevent you from being too hungry). Make sure to _________ (pay attention to what you eat in an attempt to eat healthily), and be careful not to eat too much _________ (at one time). 4 © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

Complete the story with the correct idioms (you may need to change the form) one’s eyes are bigger than one’s stomach have a sweet tooth make one’s mouth water save room for dessert dig in When you see all of the delicious food that _________ (said when the smell or sight of food is very appetizing), remember that sometimes _________ (take more food than you are capable of eating). And most importantly, try not to feel too stuffed from the main course because you need to _________ (have some space in one’s stomach for dessert), especially if you _________ (greatly enjoy sweet-tasting foods)! Okay, now let’s _______ (start eating)! 5 © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

What about you? Some people try their best to eat well and maintain a healthy weight, but other people eat whatever they want. Do you watch what you eat? Do you occasionally pig out? Do you have a sweet tooth? What is your favorite dessert? 7 © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

Complete the expressions with a verb (in the correct form) clear grab set run toss 1. Her mother asked her to _____ the table after everyone had finished eating. 2. She _____ a salad in the kitchen to eat before the main meal. 3. Let’s _____ a bite to eat this weekend. 4. I don’t have much time. I have to eat and _____. 5. Can you help me to _____ the table before dinner? 8 © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

In English, we have some idioms related to eating that have deeper meanings Can you guess the meanings of the following idioms? bite off more than one can chew to admit that something you said in the past was wrong to try to do more than one is capable of doing bite one’s tongue to try really hard not to say something that you want to say eat one’s words to be given too much help with something, without any opportunity to act or think for oneself to be spoon-fed 9 © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

Try to match the idiom with its definition bite the hand that feeds you act badly to someone who helps you everything has a cost; you can’t get something for nothing eat out of someone’s hands there is no such thing as a free lunch it’s impossible to both have something and use it do exactly what another person wants you to do you can’t have your cake and eat it too 11 © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

Complete the idiom with the missing verb (in the correct form) stuff watch bite have 6. My friend is on a diet. She is trying to ____ what she eats. 7. I ____ a sweet tooth. I can’t resist chocolate chip cookies! 8. I really wanted to yell at her, but I decided to ____ my tongue. She often wakes up in the middle of the night and ____ her face with food from the refrigerator. © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc. 9. 13

Complete the idiom with the missing verb (in the correct form) wolf make 10.Mmm…that steak ________ my mouth water. 11.I barely had any time for lunch today. I had to _______ down my sandwich in two minutes! 14 © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

Complete the idiom with the missing verb (in the correct form) 12.I don’t think that he can finish all of the work in time. He bit off more than he can _______. chew feed 13.He is so mean to his parents. I told him that he shouldn’t bite the hand that _________ him! 15 © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

Complete the idiom with the missing noun 14.She is so skinny. She eats like a ________. lunch hand bird cake 15. My mother always told me that there is no such thing as a free _________. 16. I wish that I could have my ________ and eat it too. 17.She completely controls him. He eats out of the palm of her _________. 16 © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

Complete the idiom with the missing noun 18. I can’t finish all of this food. My eyes were bigger than my _____. pig stomach 19. Her son had no table manners. He ate like a _____! 17 © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

Complete the idiom with the missing noun 20. He is thirty years old, unemployed and living with his parents. He has been _____-fed his whole life. He does nothing for himself. 21. The politician was forced to eat his _____ when it was discovered that he had lied. words spoon 18 © 2014-2021 Global Online Language Services Inc.

Idioms Describing Food and Eating - Off2Class Lesson Plan