warm over
The phrase "warm over" can be used both literally, in the context of food, and figuratively, in the context of ideas or concepts.
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Definition
A2Cooking
(literal)To reheat food that was previously cooked.
Example
- I decided to warm over the pasta from last night for lunch today.
B2Ideas
(figurative, disapproving)To reuse or present an old idea or concept without significant changes.
Example
- The movie's plot felt like it was just warmed over from previous films.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "warm over":
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