2022.07.25

BBC Learning English - The English We Speak

 

a recipe for disaster

- a recipe for disaster means a combination of things that will, at some point, go wrong and cause harm, damage or in this case, humiliation – in other words it will end in trouble.

-  'a recipe for disaster' is a phrase that means someone's actions will result in things going badly wrong. 

 

 

My doctor says drinking too much, not exercising enough, and having a stressful job are a recipe for disaster. He says I might die young!

I'm not looking forward to the party. Having my wife and ex-girlfriend in the same room will be a recipe for disaster!

Watch out on the road tonight – all that rain followed by freezing temperatures is a recipe for disaster.

 

to put someone on the map

- When we say someone or something will be 'put on the map' it means they will become famous or become more prominent

 

Her first exhibition at the Tate gallery has put her on the map as a serious modern artist. .

This great tasting food has really put this new restaurant on the map.

Hosting the Olympics has put this city on the map as a great place to come for a holiday.