Basic Details
Word: Cheese
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A food made from milk that is solid or semi-solid, often used in cooking or eaten as a snack.
Synonyms: Dairy product, Fromage
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Take the cheese: To accept a situation or opportunity that seems too good to be true. Example: "I couldn't resist the offer; I just had to take the cheese!"
- As cool as a cucumber in cheese: To be very calm and relaxed, even when there is pressure. Example: "Even when the exam was difficult, she was as cool as a cucumber in cheese."
Usage Examples
Example 1: There are so many types of cheese, from creamy Brie to sharp Cheddar, each with its own unique flavour.
Example 2: My favourite sandwich includes layers of cheese, lettuce, and tomatoes.
Example 3: When we visited France, we tried a delicious local cheese that melted in our mouths.
Fun Fact
Did you know that cheese has been made for over 7,000 years? It is believed to have originated in the Middle East and has since become popular all over the world!
Famous Quote
"Age is something that doesn't matter, unless you are cheese." - Billie Burke
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "cheese" mean?
a) A type of bread
b) A food made from milk
c) A kind of fruit
d) A vegetable
Answer: b) A food made from milk
2. Which of these is a synonym of "cheese"?
a) Meat
b) Fish
c) Dairy product
d) Vegetable
Answer: c) Dairy product
3. Which sentence uses "cheese" correctly?
a) The cheese flew across the room.
b) I love eating cheese on crackers.
c) The cheese danced at the party.
d) The cheese grows on trees.
Answer: b) I love eating cheese on crackers.
4. Which idiom means accepting something that seems too good to be true?
a) Take the cheese
b) The big cheese
c) A hard nut to crack
d) Cut the cheese
Answer: a) Take the cheese
5. What is the opposite of "cheese"?
a) N/A
b) Chocolate
c) Juice
d) Bread
Answer: a) N/A
