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be the spice of life

To be that which makes life interesting, exciting, enjoyable, or worthwhile. From the proverb "variety is the spice of life," meaning that having many different experiences is what makes life interesting. My witty friend likes to say that sarcasm is the spice of life for her. In romantic fiction, however, misunderstandings and mishaps are the spice of life!

hunger is the best spice

proverb Food tastes better when one is hungry. Don't worry too much about what to feed the hikers. Hunger is the best spice, and they're going to love whatever you serve them.

spice

slang Any herbal mixture laced with one or more synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic drugs that produce psychological and physiological effects similar to cannabis when smoked or ingested. A: "Relax man, it isn't weed—it's just a bit of spice." B: "Yeah, even worse! How the hell do you even know what they put in that stuff?"

spice up

1. To add some ingredient to food or drink in order to make it spicier. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "spice" and "up." Some red chilis would really help spice up this pasta. I like to spice my eggs up with hot sauce.

2. To make something more interesting, exciting, tantalizing, or sexy. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "spice" and "up." Please refrain from spicing up your reports with such colorful language—stick to the facts, if you don't mind. Why don't we spice the trip up a little with some skydiving? When you've been married for this long, you start having to find creative ways to spice up your sex life.

variety is the spice of life

proverb Having many different experiences is what makes life interesting, exciting, enjoyable, or worthwhile. I think everyone should travel the world. Variety is the spice of life, after all! You should really start trying new foods instead of eating the same thing all the time. Variety is the spice of life.

See also: life, of, spice, variety

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

spice something up

1. Lit. to make some food or drink more spicy. Judy spiced the cider up by adding cinnamon and nutmeg. she spiced up the chili too much.

2. Fig. to make something more interesting, lively, or sexy. I'm afraid that the nude scenes spiced the musical up too much. some people walked out. Judy liked to spice her lectures up by telling jokes. she spiced up each lecture with a joke. They spiced up the play too much.

Variety is the spice of life.

Prov. Cliché You should try many different kinds of experiences, because trying different things keeps life interesting. I know we usually spend our summer vacation camping out, but I think we should try something different this year. Variety is the spice of life.

See also: life, of, spice, variety

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

variety is the spice of life

Diversity makes life interesting, as in Jim dates a different girl every week-variety is the spice of life, he claims. This phrase comes from William Cowper's poem, "The Task" (1785): "Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor."

See also: life, of, spice, variety

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

variety is the spice of life

People say that variety is the spice of life, to mean that doing and seeing a lot of different things makes life more enjoyable and interesting. Families have discovered that variety is the spice of life and are switching to adventurous meals like curries, tacos and Chinese food. It is important to vary the training program so that boredom is avoided. Exercise should be fun and variety is the spice of life.

See also: life, of, spice, variety

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

variety is the spice of life

new and exciting experiences make life more interesting.

This proverbial expression comes from William Cowper 's poem ‘The Task’ ( 1785 ): ‘Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour’.

See also: life, of, spice, variety

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

variety is the spice of ˈlife

(saying) a variety of different activities, interests, places or people in your life makes it more enjoyable: We never go on holiday to the same place twice. It’s good to see different things, and you know what they say — variety is the spice of life.

See also: life, of, spice, variety

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

spice up

1. To make something spicy or spicier: The cook spiced up the chili with some peppers. I added some pepper to the sauce in order to spice it up.

2. To make something exciting or more exciting: We spiced up the party by playing some games. That necklace really spices your outfit up.

variety is the spice of life

Diversity keeps life interesting. This phrase comes from William Cowper’s poem “The Task” (1785): “Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour.” It became so well known that numerous writers punned on it: for example, “Variety is the spice of love” (Helen Rowland, Sayings of Mrs. Solomon, 1913), and “Variety is the vice of wives” (Phyllis McGinley, Much Ado about Nothing, 1940).

See also: life, of, spice, variety

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

be the spice of life
Life is short and time is swift
life is short(, and time is swift)
life is (just) a bowl of cherries
life is a bowl of cherries
Life is just a bowl of cherries
bowl of cherries, life is just a
not give a stuff
cannot for the life of me/him/her/us/them
can't for the life of me

References in periodicals archive

"It's not a big spice season," notes Schleeper, adding, "I'm sure there are opportunities to tie in more with grilling for increased sales."

Spice it up: here's the rub: Grocers are missing a golden opportunity on summertime sales in the category

Usman said that the authority has defined a set procedure to monitor manufacturing and supply of spices across the province.

'Over 60% spices' brands found substandard'

One can mix baking soda and spice in a ratio of two parts baking soda to one part spices.

Here's what you should do with your old spices

8 GERI left the group in 1998 following the release of the Spice World movie citing "differences between us".

WHEN FIVE BECOME FOUR - GO ON TOUR; Are you ready to spice up your life? Marion McMullen checks out the streamlined Spice Girls

TEMPERING [tadka in Hindi) is another form of toasting in which a spice

SEASONING SKILLS

It is an Orlando, Florida-based leading supplier of garlic and other spices under the iconic Spice World brand, in its recapitalization with a New York City-based private investment firm.

Deloitte Corporate Finance acts as advisor to Spice World

The famous 90's group recently paid homage to their co-era girl band, The Spice Girls, during their fan cruise at Turks and Caicos.

Backstreet Boys pay homage to Spice Girls

The hit '90s all-girl group comprises Brown (Scary Spice), Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) and Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice).

Spice Girls invited to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's royal wedding

LONDON -- The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed.

Girl power

* a0x20 With dozens of SKUs, The Fresh Market's own brands have the largest presence within the spice and seasoning offerings, and they are merchandised in a brand-blocking fashion.

Spicing Up Packaging, Displays

CINCINNATI -- Earlier this year, Old Spice launched its new line of men's personal care--the Hardest Working Collection--which features antiperspirant/deodorants and a body wash.

Old Spice takes it up a notch with 'hardest working' line

NEW YORK -- It's pumpkin spice time again, and retailers, food manufacturers and beverage makers are unveiling a slew of products and promotions celebrating the season.

New Products, Promos Mark Arrival of Fall

In recent years, the global seasonings and spice market has witnessed an upward demand trend due to the increasing income levels, which are encouraging consumers to spend unflinchingly on food products.

Worldwide Seasoning and Spices Market Growing at the CAGR of 4.80% from 2014 to 2019

Synopsis: "The Book of Spice: From Anise to Zedoary" by John O'Connel is an impressive, encyclopedic style, compendium of information about spices, including a fascinating history and wide array of their uses as the world's favorite flavors both familiar and esoteric.

The Book of Spice: From Anise to Zedoary

ENTERPRISING son Sanjay Aggarwal set up his online artisan food firm - Spice Kitchen - on eBay in 2013 following a chat during dinner with his mum and dad.

City company spicing up the whole world... It is not just savvy shoppers who flock to eBay to buy and sell across the globe. Some 200,000 clued-up businesses are using ebay.co.uk to launch and grow their business with international customers. These include the Birmingham-based Spice Kitchen, a family-run business that started as a retirement project and now trades around the world

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释义	spice Related to spice: bath salts be the spice of life To be that which makes life interesting, exciting, enjoyable, or worthwhile. From the proverb "variety is the spice of life," meaning that having many different experiences is what makes life interesting. My witty friend likes to say that sarcasm is the spice of life for her. In romantic fiction, however, misunderstandings and mishaps are the spice of life! See also: life, of, spice hunger is the best spice proverb Food tastes better when one is hungry. Don't worry too much about what to feed the hikers. Hunger is the best spice, and they're going to love whatever you serve them. See also: hunger, spice spice slang Any herbal mixture laced with one or more synthetic cannabinoids, synthetic drugs that produce psychological and physiological effects similar to cannabis when smoked or ingested. A: "Relax man, it isn't weed—it's just a bit of spice." B: "Yeah, even worse! How the hell do you even know what they put in that stuff?" spice up 1. To add some ingredient to food or drink in order to make it spicier. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "spice" and "up." Some red chilis would really help spice up this pasta. I like to spice my eggs up with hot sauce. 2. To make something more interesting, exciting, tantalizing, or sexy. In this usage, a noun or pronoun can be used between "spice" and "up." Please refrain from spicing up your reports with such colorful language—stick to the facts, if you don't mind. Why don't we spice the trip up a little with some skydiving? When you've been married for this long, you start having to find creative ways to spice up your sex life. See also: spice, up variety is the spice of life proverb Having many different experiences is what makes life interesting, exciting, enjoyable, or worthwhile. I think everyone should travel the world. Variety is the spice of life, after all! You should really start trying new foods instead of eating the same thing all the time. Variety is the spice of life. See also: life, of, spice, variety Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. spice something up 1. Lit. to make some food or drink more spicy. Judy spiced the cider up by adding cinnamon and nutmeg. she spiced up the chili too much. 2. Fig. to make something more interesting, lively, or sexy. I'm afraid that the nude scenes spiced the musical up too much. some people walked out. Judy liked to spice her lectures up by telling jokes. she spiced up each lecture with a joke. They spiced up the play too much. See also: spice, up Variety is the spice of life. Prov. Cliché You should try many different kinds of experiences, because trying different things keeps life interesting. I know we usually spend our summer vacation camping out, but I think we should try something different this year. Variety is the spice of life. See also: life, of, spice, variety McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. variety is the spice of life Diversity makes life interesting, as in Jim dates a different girl every week-variety is the spice of life, he claims. This phrase comes from William Cowper's poem, "The Task" (1785): "Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavor." See also: life, of, spice, variety The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. variety is the spice of life People say that variety is the spice of life, to mean that doing and seeing a lot of different things makes life more enjoyable and interesting. Families have discovered that variety is the spice of life and are switching to adventurous meals like curries, tacos and Chinese food. It is important to vary the training program so that boredom is avoided. Exercise should be fun and variety is the spice of life. See also: life, of, spice, variety Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. variety is the spice of life new and exciting experiences make life more interesting. This proverbial expression comes from William Cowper 's poem ‘The Task’ ( 1785 ): ‘Variety's the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour’. See also: life, of, spice, variety Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary variety is the spice of ˈlife (saying) a variety of different activities, interests, places or people in your life makes it more enjoyable: We never go on holiday to the same place twice. It’s good to see different things, and you know what they say — variety is the spice of life. See also: life, of, spice, variety Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary spice up v. 1. To make something spicy or spicier: The cook spiced up the chili with some peppers. I added some pepper to the sauce in order to spice it up. 2. To make something exciting or more exciting: We spiced up the party by playing some games. That necklace really spices your outfit up. See also: spice, up The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. variety is the spice of life Diversity keeps life interesting. This phrase comes from William Cowper’s poem “The Task” (1785): “Variety is the very spice of life, That gives it all its flavour.” It became so well known that numerous writers punned on it: for example, “Variety is the spice of love” (Helen Rowland, Sayings of Mrs. Solomon, 1913), and “Variety is the vice of wives” (Phyllis McGinley, Much Ado about Nothing, 1940). See also: life, of, spice, variety The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: be the spice of life Life is short and time is swift life is short(, and time is swift) life is (just) a bowl of cherries life is a bowl of cherries Life is just a bowl of cherries bowl of cherries, life is just a not give a stuff cannot for the life of me/him/her/us/them can't for the life of me References in periodicals archive "It's not a big spice season," notes Schleeper, adding, "I'm sure there are opportunities to tie in more with grilling for increased sales." Spice it up: here's the rub: Grocers are missing a golden opportunity on summertime sales in the category Usman said that the authority has defined a set procedure to monitor manufacturing and supply of spices across the province. 'Over 60% spices' brands found substandard' One can mix baking soda and spice in a ratio of two parts baking soda to one part spices. Here's what you should do with your old spices 8 GERI left the group in 1998 following the release of the Spice World movie citing "differences between us". WHEN FIVE BECOME FOUR - GO ON TOUR; Are you ready to spice up your life? Marion McMullen checks out the streamlined Spice Girls TEMPERING [tadka in Hindi) is another form of toasting in which a spice SEASONING SKILLS It is an Orlando, Florida-based leading supplier of garlic and other spices under the iconic Spice World brand, in its recapitalization with a New York City-based private investment firm. Deloitte Corporate Finance acts as advisor to Spice World The famous 90's group recently paid homage to their co-era girl band, The Spice Girls, during their fan cruise at Turks and Caicos. Backstreet Boys pay homage to Spice Girls The hit '90s all-girl group comprises Brown (Scary Spice), Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) and Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice). Spice Girls invited to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's royal wedding LONDON -- The Spice Girls have confirmed plans to work together for the first time in six years, though details of the projects remain undisclosed. Girl power * a0x20 With dozens of SKUs, The Fresh Market's own brands have the largest presence within the spice and seasoning offerings, and they are merchandised in a brand-blocking fashion. Spicing Up Packaging, Displays CINCINNATI -- Earlier this year, Old Spice launched its new line of men's personal care--the Hardest Working Collection--which features antiperspirant/deodorants and a body wash. Old Spice takes it up a notch with 'hardest working' line NEW YORK -- It's pumpkin spice time again, and retailers, food manufacturers and beverage makers are unveiling a slew of products and promotions celebrating the season. New Products, Promos Mark Arrival of Fall In recent years, the global seasonings and spice market has witnessed an upward demand trend due to the increasing income levels, which are encouraging consumers to spend unflinchingly on food products. Worldwide Seasoning and Spices Market Growing at the CAGR of 4.80% from 2014 to 2019 Synopsis: "The Book of Spice: From Anise to Zedoary" by John O'Connel is an impressive, encyclopedic style, compendium of information about spices, including a fascinating history and wide array of their uses as the world's favorite flavors both familiar and esoteric. The Book of Spice: From Anise to Zedoary ENTERPRISING son Sanjay Aggarwal set up his online artisan food firm - Spice Kitchen - on eBay in 2013 following a chat during dinner with his mum and dad. City company spicing up the whole world... It is not just savvy shoppers who flock to eBay to buy and sell across the globe. Some 200,000 clued-up businesses are using ebay.co.uk to launch and grow their business with international customers. These include the Birmingham-based Spice Kitchen, a family-run business that started as a retirement project and now trades around the world
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