English Idiom · Intermediate
picky tea
A meal of miscellaneous snack foods served together
Pronunciation: say picky tea
Meaning
A meal of miscellaneous snack foods served together.
Example
My granda would make everything from scratch and it was a wonderful feast of a picky tea. His potatoes deep-fried in batter were amazing.
My granda would make everything from scratch and it was a wonderful feast of a picky tea. His potatoes deep-fried in batter were amazing.
Practice tips
- Practice picky tea out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
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- Pay attention to context: this English idiom is for intermediate-level learners.