# for lunch

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/for-lunch
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

Used to talk about the meal you eat in the middle of the day, or the food prepared for that meal.

## Examples

- I usually eat a sandwich for lunch.
- We decided to meet at the new cafe downtown for lunch to discuss the project.
- After working through the morning without a break, she finally stepped away from her desk to find something healthy for lunch.

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