Stick to your ribs Meaning in English
expression
STIK too yer RIBZ
st-IK too yaw RIBZ
Definition
If food 'sticks to your ribs,' it is very filling and satisfying, keeping you full for a long time.
Usage & Nuances
'Stick to your ribs' is informal, mainly used for hearty, comfort foods. It’s a compliment for filling meals like stews or casseroles. Not used for light foods. Do not use literally; it does not mean something is stuck.
Spanish: llenar - saciar bienPortuguese (BR): sustentar - encher (bem alimentado)Portuguese (PT): alimentar bem - encher (satisfação)Chinese (Simplified): 很有饱腹感 - 很顶饱Chinese (Traditional): 很有飽足感 - 很頂飽Hindi: बहुत तृप्त करने वालाArabic: يشبع - يسد الجوع جيداًBengali: ভরপেট করেRussian: сытное (блюдо)Japanese: 腹持ちがいいVietnamese: làm no lâuKorean: 든든하다 - 포만감을 주다Turkish: doyurucuUrdu: پیٹ بھر دینے والاIndonesian: mengenyangkan
Example Sentences
Grandma’s stew really sticks to your ribs.
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A big bowl of oatmeal sticks to your ribs on cold mornings.
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He likes meals that stick to your ribs.
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Wow, this chili really sticks to your ribs—I won’t need to eat again for hours!
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After a long hike, you want something that’ll really stick to your ribs.
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This isn’t just soup—it’s the kind that’ll stick to your ribs all night.
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