fry up
A 'fry up' is a popular British term often associated with a hearty breakfast or meal made by frying various ingredients together.
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Definition
B2British Cuisine
(idiomatic, informal)A meal, usually breakfast, made by frying a variety of foods like eggs, bacon, sausages, tomatoes, and mushrooms.
Example
- I had a delicious fry up this morning with eggs, bacon, and tomatoes.
- Nothing beats a good fry up after a night out.
A2Cooking
(general)To cook food by frying, often referring to preparing multiple ingredients together in a frying pan.
Example
- I'm going to fry up some potatoes and onions for dinner.
- She fried up the leftover vegetables for a quick meal.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fry up":
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