to speak with a plum in one’s mouth
definition: to speak in a manner that is indicative of a high social class (primarily heard in the UK)
magyarul: főúri/arisztokrata módon beszélni
example:  John completed his education in Oxford and learnt to speak with a plum in his mouth. When he went back to his home town he was hardly understood. –  John Oxfordban végezte a tanulmányait és megtanult arisztokrata módon beszélni. Amikor hazament a szülővárosába, alig értették meg a beszédét.

to be a plum
definition: to be an idiot
magyarul: idiótának lenni
example:  Don’t tell me that you believe what he says. You’re a plum if you do. –  Nehogy azt mondd, hogy elhiszed, amit mond! Idióta vagy, ha elhiszed.

to be a peach
definition:  when someone thanks you for being either kind or helpful
magyarul: tündérként/angyalként/kedvesen viselkedni
example:  Thanks for bringing me coffee. You’re a peach.       –  Köszönöm, hogy hoztál nekem kávét! Tündér vagy!

peaches and cream
definition: a situation or process that has no trouble or problems
magyarul: rózsás helyzet
example:  Our marriage had a bit of a rocky start, but everything’s been peaches and cream for the last few months. –  A házasságunk döcögősen indult, de az utóbbi pár hónapban már rózsás a helyzet nálunk.

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While some controversy exists as to who invented the ice cream cone, the earliest mention shows up in French cookbooks around 1825. Originally referred to as “little waffles,” the cones were waffles rolled into the shape of a cone.

In the United States, ice cream cones first became popular in the late 1800s. Confectioners turned the first cones by hand. The ice cream cone made its debut at the World’s Fair in St. Louis in 1904. In 1912, an inventor from Oregon obtained a patent for a machine to make them. He sold his company to Nabisco in 1928, and they still make ice cream cones today.

Ice Cream Cone FAQ

Besides the waffle cone, are there other types of ice cream cones?
Yes. Ice cream cones come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavors. Cake cones are baked in a mold usually have a flat bottom. Pretzel cones, chocolate cones, chocolate dipped cones and cookie cones all offer an edible vessel to eat our ice cream from.

What’s a penny lick?
During the Victorian era, ice cream vendors sold a scoop of ice cream for a penny in a small stemmed glass with a conical top. Called a penny lick, they look a bit like a stemmed shot glass. The customer would lick the ice cream out of the glass and return it to the vendor.

Besides being a delicious addition to the ice cream treat that you’re holding in your hand; every time you eat ice cream in a cone you’re doing the planet a favor by not using a plastic, disposable spoon and cup. So, love the planet and enjoy your ice cream at the same time — it’s almost like you can have your cake and eat it, too!

source: nationaltoday.com

controversy – ellentmondás
to exist – létezni
originally – eredetileg
to be referred to as – …-ként hivatkoznak rá
waffle – gofri, édes ostya
to be rolled into the shape of a cone – tölcsér alakra tekerve lenni
confectioner – cukrász
inventor – feltaláló
to obtain a patent for – szabadalmat szerezni valamire
mold – (kiöntő) forma
vessel – edény
ice-cream vendor – fagylaltárus
a scoop of ice cream – egy gombóc fagyi
stemmed glass – talpas pohár
to lick – nyalni
disposable – eldobható

Serves: 6-8

Calories: 552

Fat: 31g

Saturated fat: 16g

Suitable for freezing: ice cream only

for the ice cream:

• 300ml carton double cream
• 4tbsp icing sugar
• 500ml carton custard

for the waffle cones:

• 200g plain flour
• 125g caster sugar
• 3 medium eggs
• 4tbsp milk
• 2tbsp sunflower oil  
• Few drops of vanilla extract
• Oil, for greasing
• 6-8 Flake 99s
• Ice cream cone maker

1. To make the ice cream, whisk the double cream with the icing sugar, until it thickens and forms soft peaks, then fold in the custard. Freeze the mixture, either in an ice cream machine or tip it into a suitable container and freeze it – but beat it well during freezing, so large ice crystals don’t form in it. If using an ice cream machine, transfer the mixture to a suitable container once it’s almost completely frozen and leave in the freezer until just before serving.

2. To make the cones, sift the flour and a pinch of salt into a bowl and stir in the sugar. Lightly beat together the eggs, milk, oil and vanilla. Beat this into the flour mixture to give a smooth batter.

3. Heat the ice cream cone maker. Spoon 1-2tbsp batter on to the greased plate and spread it out slightly, then pull the top section over it and press it down. Cook for 3-4 mins, until the waffle is golden.

4. As soon as it’s cooked, remove the waffle from the maker and wrap it quickly around the cone former, using kitchen roll to help protect your fingers, as it will be hot. Leave it to cool around the former until it’s firm enough to hold its shape. Remove the former and cook the remaining batter in the same way.

5. Remove the ice cream from the freezer about 20-30 mins before serving, to allow it to soften. Scoop into the cones and press a flake into each before serving. 

to get behind (a person or idea)
meaning:to support a person or idea
magyarul: valami vagy valaki mögé állni
example: As we agreed with him we got behind his proposal at the meeting. – Mivel egyetértettünk vele, a javaslata mögé álltunk a megbeszélésen.

to get the ball rolling
meaning:to start an activity or action
magyarul: beindítani, elkezdeni valamit
example: We should get the ball rolling and begin the negotiation at once. – Bele kellene vágnunk és elkezdeni a megbeszélést most azonnal.

to back out (of something)
meaning:to get out of an agreement, to fail to keep a promise
magyarul: kihátrálni valamiből, nem betartani ígéretet
example: The architect backed out of the plan to oversee the new apartment building. – Az építész kihátrált az új lakótömb tervezett felügyeletéből.

ball is in (someone’s) court
meaning:it is the decision of another person or group to do something
magyarul: nála van a labda
example: The ball is in the seller’s court after the buyer made his final offer. – A labda az eladónál van, miután a vevő megtette utolsó ajánlatát.

breakthrough
meaning:a success that comes after overcoming a difficulty
magyarul: áttörés
example: There was a breakthrough in the talks to end the miners’ strike. – Áttörés következett be a bányászsztrájk beszüntetését célzó megbeszéléseken. 

to bring (something) to the table
meaning:to have something to offer during a negotiation
magyarul: valamit felmutatni, kínálni, letenni az asztalra tárgyaláson
example: We were able to bring a new offer to the table during the negotiations. – Új ajánlatot tudtunk letenni az asztalra a tárgyalások folyamán.

to close a deal
meaning:to end a negotiation successfully
magyarul: tárgyalást, üzletet sikeresen lezárni
example: Julia had to work hard but she was finally able to close the deal. –Juliának keményen kellett dolgoznia, de végül sikeresen megkötötte az üzletet.

to call the shots
meaning:to be in charge
magyarul: diktálni
example: Everyone knows that the vice-president calls the shots. – Mindenki tudja, hogy az alelnök diktál.

follow through on/with (something)
meaning:to finish an action, to keep a promise
magyarul: tartani magát a szavához, befejezni valamit, ahogy ígérte
example: Mr Ross said that our working conditions would improve soon but he never followed through with his promise. – Mr Ross azt mondta, hogy a munkakörülményeink hamarosan javulnak, de nem váltotta be az ígéretét.

to force (someone’s) hand
meaning:to make someone do something that they do not want to do at that time
magyarul: rákényszeríteni
example: The committee decided to force the vice president’s hand because they wanted to finish the negotiations quickly. – A bizottság úgy döntött, hogy kényszerítéshez folyamodik az alelnöknél, mert hamar be akarták fejezni a tárgyalásokat.

to get the raw end of the deal
meaning:to do badly in a negotiation or a similar situation
magyarul: pórul járni, a rosszabbat kapni
example: I saw that I got the raw end of the deal when I received my new work schedule. – Láttam, hogy pórul jártam, amikor megkaptam az új munkabeosztásomat.

I. Fill in the gaps with the words in the table.

1. They finally sold their house. Jack was delighted to ………….

2. I’m very disappointed, because you always promise things, but you never ……….. with your promises.

3. I did everything that I possibly could. The ball is ………….. now.

4. I couldn’t bring a better offer ……….., so the deal fell through.

5. She can’t ………… Jack’s ideas, because he didn’t do his research properly.

6. It’s not fair, I always get ………….. 

II. Match each idiom to its definition.

Key:
I. 1-close the deal, 2-follow through, 3-in their court, 4-to the table, 5-get behind, 6-the raw end of the deal
II. 1-c, 2-f, 3-a, 4-b, 5-d, 6-e