Italiano a Modo mio

5. 7 espressioni con il cibo


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[B1] Discover 7 everyday Italian expressions related to food!

In this episode of the podcast Italiano a modo mio, I explain the meaning and origins of popular idioms like:


  • To be good as bread (essere buono come il pane)

  • To give back pan for focaccia (rendere pan per focaccia)

  • Like cabbage at snack time (c’entra come i cavoli a merenda)

  • To have prosciutto on your eyes (avere il prosciutto sugli occhi)

  • To end with tarallucci and wine (finire a tarallucci e vino)

  • To be like parsley (essere come il prezzemolo)

  • To put too much meat on the fire (mettere troppa carne al fuoco)


These expressions will enrich your Italian and help you understand Italian culture better — especially Italians’ special relationship with food!

👉 Which expression is your favorite? How do you say it in your language? Share in the comments!


👉 Listen, practice, and compare your own daily routine with mine! If you want the transcript with translations of difficult words and exercises, you’ll soon find it on my Patreon.

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