A mess kit is a portable set of basic cooking and dining equipment, typically consisting of three to five pieces, used for recreational activities like camping or by soldiers in the field. The intention is to provide lightweight and compact supplies for cooking and eating, often with parts that serve multiple purposes. Commercially sold civilian […]
Eton mess is a dessert made of mashed strawberries, meringue, and cream, originating from Eton College in England. It is served at the annual cricket tournament and is believed to have been created by an excited Labrador during a picnic. The dessert has had an impact on British culture, with the officers’ dining room and […]
The phrase “in a jam” means being in a problematic situation. It is based on the word “jam”, which can mean being tightly packed. The phrase “traffic jam” may have influenced its use. Other alternatives include “in a pickle”, “in a bind”, and “in a tight spot”. The English idiom, “in a jam”, describes the […]
The idiom “in a fix” means being in trouble with no easy escape. The word “fix” comes from the Latin word “figere” meaning to fasten or attach. Other idioms like “in a pickle,” “in a stew,” and “in a jam” also mean being stuck in trouble. The phrase “don’t fix it if it ain’t broke” […]
