5 Cheese Idioms and What They Mean
Cheese idioms are fun and often silly expressions in English. Some are about smiling, others are about being funny, annoying, or romantic in a silly way. Here are 5 popular cheese idioms, what they mean, and how to use them.
Big cheese
An important or powerful person.
He’s the big cheese at the office—everyone listens to him.
She became the big cheese after getting the top job.
Cheesy
Something silly, cheap, or too sweet, emotional or romantic.
That movie was so cheesy, but I still liked it.
He gave me a cheesy smile and told a bad joke.
Cut the cheese
A funny way to say someone passed gas (farted).
Who cut the cheese? Open a window!
The kids laughed when someone cut the cheese during class.
Say cheese!
What people say to make someone smile for a photo.
Everyone, say cheese! We’re taking a picture.
The teacher said, “Say cheese!” and took our class photo.
Cheesed off
To be annoyed or angry (mainly used in British English).
I was cheesed off when they canceled the game.
He’s cheesed off because he missed the bus again.
