Food Idioms - Intermediate

Gravy Train

A: So do you like selling insurance?
B: Yeah, it’s fun, but it takes a lot of work.
A: What kind of insurance do you sell?
B: All types - life, health, liability.
A: Which one brings in the most money?
B: Liability insurance by far. That’s the gravy train.
A: I can imagine

Don’t cry over spilt milk

A: Ah, I hate this computer.
B: Why? What happened?
A: It just deleted all my files.
B: Oh, no. Didn’t you back them up?
A: Some but not all. Ugh! I am so mad right now.
B: Well, it’s no good crying over spilt milk. I am sure it won’t take long to replace them.
A: Says you!

In a pickle

A: Hey can you help me out?
B: Sure, what’s up?
A: Well, I’m in a bit of a pickle.
B: How so?
A: Well, I forgot my wallet, so I can’t pay for dinner.
B: Oh, no worries. I can pick up the check.
A: Thanks, I didn’t want to say something in front of the client.
B: No worries. I got you.
A: Thanks

In a nutshell

A: So, what does the new software do?
B: Well, in a nutshell, it tracks our productivity.
A: How does it do that?
B: It measures are keystrokes and mouse movements.
A: That does not seem useful.
B: No, it doesn’t. It also tracks how often we submit files.
A: Oh, wow, that sounds creepy to me.
B: I know. I hate it already.

Cherry on top

A: So, how is your new job?
B: Good, the pay is better and the work is a lot more fun.
A: That’s awesome. How is the work environment?
B: Great! My coworkers are nice, and the office is near my house.
A: That sounds like a dream come true.
B: It is. And the cherry on top is that I can ride my bike to work.
A: Wow, that’s great. I’m glad it worked out so well for you.