Gravy Meaning in English
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التعريف
A thick, savory sauce made from meat juices, often served with meat, potatoes, or other dishes. In informal use, 'gravy' can also mean something extra, easy, or a bonus.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Common in American and British cuisine, usually paired with roast meats and mashed potatoes. The phrase 'it's all gravy' is a slang way of saying 'everything is good' or 'extra benefit.' Not to be confused with tomato-based sauces (in some regions, 'gravy' can mean tomato sauce, especially in Italian-American contexts).
جمل نموذجية
I like mashed potatoes with gravy.
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She poured gravy over the chicken.
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Can you pass the gravy, please?
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When I got a bonus at work, it was all gravy!
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Making gravy from scratch takes practice.
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'Don't worry about the small stuff—it's all gravy from here.'
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