Meat and drink to somebody

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Something that a person enjoys doing or is very good at.

Working with numbers is meat and drink to John, he has always been a math genius.
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Often appears as...

  • work is meat and drink to him
  • playing is meat and drink to him

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Enjoyment Key

This phrase emphasizes that someone doesn't just like something, they find it deeply satisfying.

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Gardening is meat and drink to her; she spends every spare minute in her garden.
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Expertise Implied

Use it when suggesting that not only does someone enjoy the activity, but they are also particularly skilled at it.

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Debate is meat and drink to Priya; she wins every competition.
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Old-fashioned

The phrase can sound old-timey, so it's not commonly used by young people or in casual conversation.

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Restoring old cars is meat and drink to my grandfather.
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