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I can't help you with your game right now; I have bigger fish to fry.

to have more important things to do

Let's get to the party before everyone gobbles up the good food!

to eat something very quickly

The kids are always nutty as fruitcakes after they eat too much sugar.

crazy

My girlfriend eats like a bird, so I always help her finish her meals when we go out to eat.

to eat a small amount of something; not eat much

I don't have time to watch the entire presentation, so can you just give me the lesson in a nutshell.

summary; short version

I can't possibly have dessert; I'm stuffed!

I'm full

She's been through a lot, but she's a tough cookie.

determined; strong

Stop being a couch potato, and start your chores!

lazy person

She gets her feelings hurt very easily, so I'm always walking on eggshells when I talk to her.

act sensitively to avoid upsetting someone

He always tells us crazy stories at the dinner table; I've learned to take it with a grain of salt.

don't take it too seriously; don't completely believe it

I have a lot on my plate right now with work and school, so I don't have time to see my friends.

a lot to do

Asparagus is an acquired taste. I hated it as a child, but now I love it.

something you learn to appreciate over time/after trying it repeatedly

Don't worry, the test was easy as pie.

very easy

Being invited to two different Thanksgiving celebrations has really put me in a pickle.

in a difficult spot; a problem

That Thanksgiving dinner really hit the spot!

be very satisfying (after eating)

We want this to be a surprise party, so don't spill the beans!

reveal a secret

My husband cleans and takes care of the kids, while I go out and work so I can bring home the bacon.

earn money for one's family

When I got pregnant, I quit smoking cigarettes cold turkey.

To immediately (not gradually) and completely stop doing a bad habit.

The teacher's advice gave me food for thought.

something that makes you think carefully

That's a huge lawn. Are you sure you can finish mowing it today? Don't bite off more than you can chew.

try to do more than you can handle