Basic Details
Word: Mustard
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A yellow or brown paste made from mustard seeds; it is often used as a condiment for food.
Synonyms: Condiment, dressing
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- Mustard's off the hotdog: Means that something is no longer relevant or important. Example: "With the new information, all our earlier plans are mustard's off the hotdog."
- To cut the mustard: To meet the required standard. Example: "After weeks of practice, he finally cut the mustard and passed the audition."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She spread mustard on her sandwich to add some tangy flavour.
Example 2: The chefs experimented with different types of mustard to create a unique sauce for their dishes.
Example 3: At the picnic, we had hamburgers with freshly made mustard and ketchup.
Fun Fact
Did you know that mustard is not only a popular condiment but also has been used for centuries in various cultures not just for cooking, but also for its healing properties?
Famous Quote
"If you haven't made a mistake, you haven't made anything." - Theodora Goss (also relates to the ideas of innovation and trying new things, much like trying different mustard flavours!)
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "mustard" mean?
a) A type of vegetable
b) A yellow or brown condiment
c) A kind of bread
d) A dessert
Answer: b) A yellow or brown condiment
2. Which of these is a synonym of "mustard"?
a) Sauce
b) Relish
c) Condiment
d) Pickle
Answer: c) Condiment
3. Which sentence uses "mustard" correctly?
a) The mustard painted the picture.
b) She used mustard to add flavour to her hotdog.
c) The mustard ran in the marathon.
d) Mustard is a kind of fruit.
Answer: b) She used mustard to add flavour to her hotdog.
4. Which idiom means the same as "mustard's off the hotdog"?
a) Its raining cats and dogs
b) All things come to an end
c) Mustard's off the hotdog
d) Dont count your chickens
Answer: c) Mustard's off the hotdog
5. What is the opposite of "mustard"?
a) N/A
b) Salt
c) Ketchup
d) Sugar
Answer: a) N/A
