Square Meal Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms

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Square meal What does Square meal mean?	A nutritious meal.	I am overweight because my wife's cooking is delicious but full of fat and sugar. The only way to get a good square meal is to eat out. British war ships in the 1700s including the HMS Victory did not have the best of living conditions. A sailors breakfast and lunch were sparse meals consisting of little more than bread and a beverage. But the third meal of the day included meat and was served on a square tray. Eating a substantial meal onboard a ship required a tray to carry it all. Hence a "square meal" was the most substantial meal served.
square meal What does square meal mean?	a good filling meal	I was very busy at work last week and I did not have time for a square meal until Saturday.
square meal What does square meal mean?	a good filling meal	I was very busy at work last week and I did not have time for a square meal until Saturday.
	Some Random Idioms
knackered What does "knackered" mean?	very tired; wiped out; exhausted

form an opinion What does "form an opinion" mean?	to make an opinion	Everybody quickly formed an opinion about the new teacher.
shoe is on the other foot What does "shoe is on the other foot" mean?	one is experiencing the same things that one caused someone else to experience	one is experiencing the same things that one caused someone else to experienceThe supervisor treated the employees badly but now the shoe is on the other foot and his new boss treats him badly.
score What does "score" mean?	results; outcome
On the hoof What does "On the hoof" mean?	If you decide something on the hoof, you do it without planning, responding to events as they happen.
vim and vigor What does "vim and vigor" mean?	energy and enthusiasm	Our great aunt is always full of vim and vigor when we see her.
caught in the middle/cross fire What does "caught in the middle/cross fire" mean?	to be caught between two opposing people or groups so it is difficult to remain neutral	I was caught in the middle when my friend and his girlfriend had a big fight.

I've got a bone to pick with you What does "I've got a bone to pick with you" mean?	If somebody says this, they mean that they have some complaint to make against the person they are addressing.
fight like cats and dogs What does "fight like cats and dogs" mean?	to argue and fight with someone (usually used for people who know each other)	The two children were fighting like cats and dogs when we entered the room.
in one`s face What does "in one`s face" mean?	abruptly, unexpectedly	The plan blew up in our face just as we were ready to start.
use every trick in the book What does "use every trick in the book" mean?	use every method possible	The apartment manager used every trick in the book to try and make the young family leave.
green with envy What does "green with envy" mean?	to be very jealous, to be full of envy	The little girl was green with envy when she saw her friend`s new bicycle.

American Idioms and Expressions

Square Meal Idiom