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FOOD IDIOMS

Idiom Examples, Definition, Meanings,
& Icing on the Cake Book Sound Files

ENGLISH AUDIO SOUND FILE FOR ICING ON THE CAKE - CLICK HERE

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Food Idioms - Icing on the Cake

Translation note: The bilingual versions of our idiom books are intended to help students learning to speak English. Therefore, the English idioms are translated literally so that readers will understand the meaning of the English words in each idiom.

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IDIOM TEACHING RESOURCES

Idioms Around the World / Idioms in Different Languages

We encourage readers to explore idioms in different languages and how they can vary. For example, in English we say icing on the cake, and in Spanish they say cherry on the cake. See these blog posts for ideas on exploring idioms in diverse classrooms:
Food Idioms - Meanings & History

For more information about Food Idioms, click here. This document includes:
  • The history / background on all of the idioms in the multicultural book, Icing on the Cake: Food Idioms
  • The meaning and history of additional food idioms
  • Resources and links to learn more about food idioms

Multicultural Idiom Lesson Plans

We hope you enjoyed the multicultural illustrations in our book, Icing on the Cake: Food Idioms. We have developed lesson plans and activities to help educators teach about other cultures through the use of this book. This will help to engage all children from diverse backgrounds. and build a culturally responsive classroom.


Food Idiom Activities:



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MULTICULTURAL IDIOM BOOK SERIES

Don't miss our other multicultural idiom books, available here!
  • The Lion's Share: Animal Idioms
  • With Flying Colors: Color Idioms
  • Fresh as a Daisy: Nature Idioms
Click here for a video about the Language Lizard Book Series

Learn more about our 4-book multicultural idiom set here.

Popular Idioms with Diverse Characters & Illustrations