A Few Fries Short of a Happy Meal

Shady Abuyusuf

Wed, 08 May 2024

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Shady: Alright class, let's dive into some slang expressions featuring the word "meal." First up, "a few fries short of a happy meal." Imagine someone saying, "I saw Tim trying to wear his socks as gloves again. He's a few fries short of a happy meal."

Student 1: So it's like calling him a bit weird or eccentric?

Shady: Exactly! Now, let's talk about "meals rejected by Ethiopians," which means "meals ready to eat." It's like when someone says, "I'm so hungry, I'd even eat meals rejected by Ethiopians."

Student 2: So they're jokingly saying they'd eat anything because they're so hungry?

Shady: Precisely! Moving on to "square meal." Imagine someone saying, "I haven't eaten all day, I could really use a square meal right now."

Student 3: So they're emphasising the need for a proper, nutritious meal?

Shady: Yes, exactly! Next, let's discuss "looking like a whole meal." It's like when someone sees a well-dressed person and says, "Wow, you're looking like a whole meal tonight!"

Student 4: So it's like saying they look really attractive?

Shady: Spot on! Lastly, let's talk about "make a meal of something." Imagine someone saying, "She made a meal out of explaining how to tie shoelaces. It's not that complicated!"

Student 5: So they're saying she spent too much time or effort on something simple?

Shady: Exactly! Great job, everyone. Now you're all ready to use these slang expressions in your everyday conversations.