Tea Idioms and What They Mean
Tea idioms are fun ways to talk about gossip, things we like, or things that are not useful. These expressions come from how people think and talk about tea in everyday life. Here are 4 tea idioms, what they mean, and how to use them.
To spill the tea
To share gossip or talk about secrets.
Come on, spill the tea—what happened at the party?
She loves to spill the tea about her classmates.
Not my cup of tea
Something you don’t like or are not interested in.
Horror movies are not my cup of tea.
I tried the sport, but it’s not my cup of tea.
A storm in a teacup / Tempest in a teacup
A big reaction to something small or unimportant.
They were just arguing about a chair—it was a storm in a teacup.
Don’t worry, it’s a tempest in a teacup and will pass soon.
As good as a chocolate teapot
Completely useless or not helpful at all (British English).
That broken umbrella is as good as a chocolate teapot.
His advice was as good as a chocolate teapot—no help at all!
