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eat and leave no crumbs

idiom
Meaning

Synonym of eat (“to be very good at something; to rule; to rock”).


Examples
SIMPLE

She performed that song perfectly and left no crumbs.

CONTEXTUAL

The designer created a stunning outfit for the gala and left no crumbs.

COMPLEX

With her flawless delivery and sharp wit, the speaker commanded the room and left no crumbs.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bite to eat

    A snack or quick meal.

  2. 02

    cake crumbs

    Hardly anything.

  3. 03

    don't shit where you eat

    One should not cause trouble in places, groups, or situations that one holds as important or necessary to one's happiness or well-being.

  4. 04

    eat an elephant one bite at a time

    To do something one step at a time; to do something in steps rather than all at once.

  5. 05

    eat away

    To physically corrode or erode (something) gradually.

  6. 06

    eat crow

    To recognize that one has been shown to be mistaken or outdone, especially by admitting that one has made a humiliating error.

  7. 07

    eat dirt

    To eat humble pie.

  8. 08

    eat for two

    To be pregnant

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