ESL Podcast 493 - Ordering at a Sandwich Shop
BLT - a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich
Damien wanted to make a BLT for lunch, but he didn't have any lettuce.
club - a sandwich made with three slices of bread and two or more meats, among other things
She ordered a turkey club sandwich, but it was so big that she could eat only half of it.
half and half - with 50% of one thing and 50% of another thing
They couldn't agree on which kind of pizza to get, so they ordered one half and half: half of the pizza was pepperoni and the other half was vegetarian.
double - with twice as much as normal; with 200% of something
Whenever Mike orders spaghetti, he asks for double meatballs.
toasted - brown and crunchy because something has been next to a source of high heat for a short period of time, usually used to talk about bread
This bread tastes much better when it's toasted and covered in butter.
melted - like a liquid because something that used to be solid has been heated
Did you know you have melted ice cream on your chin and shirt?
the works - with everything that has been listed; with everything that is being offered
They went to the spa and got the works: manicures, pedicures, facials, haircuts, and massages.
spread - a soft food or thick liquid that is put onto bread in a thin layer
Strawberry jam is Jewel's favorite spread on these muffins.
condiment - a powder or liquid that is added to other foods to give them more flavor
The grocery store keeps mayonnaise near other condiments, such as ketchup and mustard.
seasoning - a powder or dried herb (small plant) that is added to other foods to give them a better, more interesting flavor
Basil and oregano are common seasonings in Italian food.
hold the (something) - a phrase used to show that one does not want to have or receive something, especially when it is normally offered or given
I'd like an ice cream sundae, please, but hold the peanuts. I'm allergic to them.
on the side - separated from one's other foods, not put on top of it
Carrie ordered a green salad with ranch dressing on the side.
additional - more; extra
It costs $3.50 to rent a movie for one night, but you'll have to pay an additional $1.75 for each extra day that you keep it.
while you're at it - a phrase used to ask someone to continue what he or she is doing, or to do more of what he or she is already doing
You're doing a great job of cleaning the bathroom! While you're at it, could you please clean the kitchen, too?
throw in - include; add
If you buy these knives right now, we'll throw in a serving spoon, absolutely free. What a great deal!
nutritional information - information about what one is eating, including how many calories it has, how much fat and sodium it contains, and which vitamins it has
Why didn't you read the nutritional information before you bought this package? Just one cookie has more than 40% of the calories you need in an entire day!
to come off - to reduce or disappear, often used when talking about losing weight
Ingrid became very careful about what she was eating, but the pounds didn't really start to come off until she started exercising every morning.