Task 6. Food Idioms & Sayings Complete the idioms with the correct food word. Then match each idiom to its meaning (A-E). One idiom is extra. Idioms: 1. Too many cooks spoil the ___ 2. Don't cry over spilt ___ 3. As cool as a ___ 4. A couch ___ 5. Have your cake and eat it Meanings: A. Don't be upset about something that has already happened and can't be changed. B. A lazy person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV. C. If too many people try to control something, it will be done badly. D. To want two good things that are impossible to have at the same time. E. Very calm and relaxed, especially in a difficult situation.

Task 6. Food Idioms & Sayings

Completed Idioms:

1. Too many cooks spoil the broth.


2. Don't cry over spilt milk.


3. As cool as a cucumber.


4. A couch potato.


5. Have your cake and eat it.

Matching Idioms to Meanings:

• 1. Too many cooks spoil the broth. → C. If too many people try to control something, it will be done badly.


• 2. Don't cry over spilt milk. → A. Don't be upset about something that has already happened and can't be changed.


• 3. As cool as a cucumber. → E. Very calm and relaxed, especially in a difficult situation.


• 4. A couch potato. → B. A lazy person who spends a lot of time sitting and watching TV.


• 5. Have your cake and eat it. → D. To want two good things that are impossible to have at the same time.

Extra Idiom: None, as all idioms were matched.