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steak

[steɪk]

steak Definition

a thick, flat piece of meat or fish, especially beef, that is cooked by grilling or frying.

Using steak: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "steak" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I ordered a medium-rare steak for dinner.

  • Example

    He grilled the steak to perfection.

  • Example

    She prefers her steak well-done.

  • Example

    The restaurant serves the best steak in town.

steak Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for steak

Idioms Using steak

  • bring home the bacon (and fry it up in a pan)

    to earn a living and provide financial support for one's family

    Example

    I work hard to bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan.

  • to have more important or pressing matters to attend to

    Example

    I can't deal with this issue right now, I have bigger fish to fry.

  • sell like hotcakes

    to be very popular and sell quickly

    Example

    The new iPhone model is selling like hotcakes.

Phrases with steak

  • a thin cut of steak that cooks quickly

    Example

    I'm going to make minute steaks for dinner tonight.

  • a ground beef patty that is shaped like a steak

    Example

    The diner's menu offers a variety of chopped steaks.

  • a dish made from finely chopped raw beef that is seasoned and served with onions, capers, and other condiments

    Example

    The French bistro serves a delicious steak tartare.

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Summary: steak in Brief

A 'steak' [steɪk] is a thick, flat piece of meat or fish, usually beef, that is cooked by grilling or frying. It can be prepared in various ways, such as rare, medium-rare, or well-done. Examples include 'I ordered a medium-rare steak for dinner.' and 'The restaurant serves the best steak in town.' Phrases like 'minute steak' and 'chopped steak' refer to specific cuts or preparations of steak. Idioms like 'bring home the bacon' and 'have bigger fish to fry' use steak as a metaphor for earning a living or attending to important matters.

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