melt in the mouth
The phrase "melt in the mouth" is often used to describe exceptionally tender and delicious food that requires minimal chewing.
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Definition
B2Culinary
(idiomatic)Describes food that is so tender and soft that it dissolves easily in the mouth, requiring little or no chewing.
Example
- The chocolate truffle was so exquisite, it just melted in the mouth.
- Grandma's roast beef is so tender it practically melts in the mouth.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "melt in the mouth":
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