trifle

a trifle

A little. I'm feeling a trifle hungry, but I don't want a big, heavy meal right now.

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mere trifle

1. An insignificant or unimportant thing or matter. A: "What do you make of the prediction that sales will take a steep drop next month?" B: "A mere trifle—if there is in fact a drop, it should have no bearing on our bottom line for the end-of-year profits." He dismissed the allegation as a mere trifle trying to distract from his campaign efforts.

2. A very small or trifling amount (of something). A: "No thank you, I couldn't eat another bite." B: "Oh, come now, it's just a tiny bit of chocolate—a mere trifle!" A: "I can't believe you would go out and buy a new car without consulting me!" B: "It only cost a mere trifle, so I didn't think you'd mind!"

trifle away

To exhaust or deplete some resource in a wasteful, careless, or irresponsible manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between "trifle" and "away." You'll never afford a house if you keep trifling your money away on such useless extravagances. With this shallow, stupid sequel, the film studio has trifled away a lot of the goodwill they created among fans of the franchise. She had plenty of time to complete her essay, but she trifled her time away.

trifle with (someone or something)

To treat or deal with someone or something in a frivolous or disrespectful manner. Often used in passive constructions. You can't just go through life trifling with people and their affections without any regard for their wellbeing. I wouldn't do that if I were you—the plans of the boss are not to be trifled with.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

mere trifle

Fig. a tiny bit; a small, unimportant matter; a small amount of money. But this isn't expensive! It costs a mere trifle!

trifle something away (on someone or something)

to waste something, such as money, on someone or something, little by little. Don't trifle all your money away on your friends. Don't trifle away any more money on silly purchases.

trifle with someone or something

to act without seriousness or respect toward someone or something. Don't talk that way to me! I am not to be trifled with. I wish that Ann wouldn't trifle with our efforts at reform.

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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

trifle with

To play or toy with someone or something: Don't trifle with my affections. My strict boss is not someone to be trifled with.

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

a trifle

A little; somewhat: a trifle stingy.

See also: trifle

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

a trifle
sport with
sport with (someone or something)
back street
be nothing to (one)
be/mean nothing to somebody
Who breaks a butterfly upon a wheel?
trifle away
trifling
be not worth a fig

References in periodicals archive

Another way to make an even quicker trifle is not to bother with jelly, cream and custard but to use the same method as for tiramisu - mix mascarpone with sugar and egg yolks then fold in the beaten whites.

Feel a trifle stressed out? I'll help you keep it short and sweet; christmas message Julie Scrumptious'Our new baking expert shares time-saving tips

Strawberry Trifles (3x145g), Tesco, PS1.65 or two for PS3.

10 DEALS ON TEACAKES, TARTS AND TRIFLES; YOUR LIFE; CASH QUEENS; For brilliant money-saving tips and deals to make your cash go further every week

Julie Collier was horrified after finding a cockroach in her Asda trifle

Video shows LIVE winged insect inside woman's bag of Asda spinach; "It was supposedly 'washed and ready to eat' but that was absolutely not ready to eat"

Julie told the ECHO: "Halfway through the trifle I discovered an odd glass-like texture in my mouth and it tasted metallic.

Cockroach left Julie feeling a TRIFLE sick ..

Next whisk the double cream with the cinnamon, ginger and icing sugar and then spread over the custard in the trifle dish and smooth the top.

MANDARIN PANDORO TRIFLE WITH SPICED CREAM MW

The suspects, including Naveed and Kali, had an exchange of arguments with Ali Raza, 26, some weeks back over a trifle. On Wednesday, the suspects shot Raza dead when he was working.

Stray dog mauls minor boy

According toThe Chronicle, the trifle is billed as 'a layered chocolatey sharing dessert with Cadbury milk chocolate, chocolate mousse, chocolate chip cookie and fondant with a creamy topping,'

A giant Creme Egg trifle has arrived as Cadbury launches new treat; The trifle is a chocolate dessert which takes inspiration from the Easter sensation - the Creme Egg

Pop the trifle into the fridge to chill for one hour before eating.

DESSERTCLEMENTINE & GINGER TRIFLE (serves 8)

A DVD presentation, songs sung of the times and a table quiz to test your memory of the events, plus a traditional English supper of bangers and mash followed by trifle. May 8.

Celebrating victory

EASY SUMMER TRIFLE SERVES 4 Buy 150g of strawberries (PS1.50), four peaches (PS1.20), 3 tbsp of peach jam (from a 90p jar), a slab of Madeira cake (50p), 300ml of double cream (PS1.25) and 2 tbsp caster sugar (from a 500g packet costing 99p).

FOR LESS THAN A FIVER; FOR LESS THAN A FIVER Sunday Supper

Uber delicious, serve well-chilled for a final flourish with trifle and mince pies.

grapevine

I was so excited [to work with trifles] because in my mind a trifle is just a layering of textures and flavors; [it enables me] to really play around with ideas ...

History and memory: remaking a classic

Italian sherry trifle Makes one large bowl or about 6-8 individual glasses Ingredients 2 punnets raspberries 18 amaretti biscuits 8 large trifle sponges 3 measures of almond, raspberry or peach liqueur 40g caster sugar For the custard 4 eggs 250ml milk 250ml double cream Few drops of vanilla flavouring 60g sugar To decorate 250ml mascarpone cheese Raspberries Chopped pistachios Mint Method 1.

Sherry tasty; This rich Italian trifle recipe is an oldie but a goodie

"English Trifle" follows chef and wannabe detective Saide Hoffmiller as she takes her daughter Breanna to England.

English Trifle

Would Peter Trifle have been such an imposing figure in the Manchester United goal?

PICK OF THE DAY; Live football Sky Sports Xtra, 7.30pm

词组	trifle
释义	trifle a trifle A little. I'm feeling a trifle hungry, but I don't want a big, heavy meal right now. See also: trifle mere trifle 1. An insignificant or unimportant thing or matter. A: "What do you make of the prediction that sales will take a steep drop next month?" B: "A mere trifle—if there is in fact a drop, it should have no bearing on our bottom line for the end-of-year profits." He dismissed the allegation as a mere trifle trying to distract from his campaign efforts. 2. A very small or trifling amount (of something). A: "No thank you, I couldn't eat another bite." B: "Oh, come now, it's just a tiny bit of chocolate—a mere trifle!" A: "I can't believe you would go out and buy a new car without consulting me!" B: "It only cost a mere trifle, so I didn't think you'd mind!" See also: mere, trifle trifle away To exhaust or deplete some resource in a wasteful, careless, or irresponsible manner. A noun or pronoun can be used between "trifle" and "away." You'll never afford a house if you keep trifling your money away on such useless extravagances. With this shallow, stupid sequel, the film studio has trifled away a lot of the goodwill they created among fans of the franchise. She had plenty of time to complete her essay, but she trifled her time away. See also: away, trifle trifle with (someone or something) To treat or deal with someone or something in a frivolous or disrespectful manner. Often used in passive constructions. You can't just go through life trifling with people and their affections without any regard for their wellbeing. I wouldn't do that if I were you—the plans of the boss are not to be trifled with. See also: trifle Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. mere trifle Fig. a tiny bit; a small, unimportant matter; a small amount of money. But this isn't expensive! It costs a mere trifle! See also: mere, trifle trifle something away (on someone or something) to waste something, such as money, on someone or something, little by little. Don't trifle all your money away on your friends. Don't trifle away any more money on silly purchases. See also: away, trifle trifle with someone or something to act without seriousness or respect toward someone or something. Don't talk that way to me! I am not to be trifled with. I wish that Ann wouldn't trifle with our efforts at reform. See also: trifle McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. trifle with v. To play or toy with someone or something: Don't trifle with my affections. My strict boss is not someone to be trifled with. See also: trifle The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. a trifle A little; somewhat: a trifle stingy. See also: trifle American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: a trifle sport with sport with (someone or something) back street be nothing to (one) be/mean nothing to somebody Who breaks a butterfly upon a wheel? trifle away trifling be not worth a fig References in periodicals archive Another way to make an even quicker trifle is not to bother with jelly, cream and custard but to use the same method as for tiramisu - mix mascarpone with sugar and egg yolks then fold in the beaten whites. Feel a trifle stressed out? I'll help you keep it short and sweet; christmas message Julie Scrumptious'Our new baking expert shares time-saving tips Strawberry Trifles (3x145g), Tesco, PS1.65 or two for PS3. 10 DEALS ON TEACAKES, TARTS AND TRIFLES; YOUR LIFE; CASH QUEENS; For brilliant money-saving tips and deals to make your cash go further every week Julie Collier was horrified after finding a cockroach in her Asda trifle Video shows LIVE winged insect inside woman's bag of Asda spinach; "It was supposedly 'washed and ready to eat' but that was absolutely not ready to eat" Julie told the ECHO: "Halfway through the trifle I discovered an odd glass-like texture in my mouth and it tasted metallic. Cockroach left Julie feeling a TRIFLE sick .. Next whisk the double cream with the cinnamon, ginger and icing sugar and then spread over the custard in the trifle dish and smooth the top. MANDARIN PANDORO TRIFLE WITH SPICED CREAM MW The suspects, including Naveed and Kali, had an exchange of arguments with Ali Raza, 26, some weeks back over a trifle. On Wednesday, the suspects shot Raza dead when he was working. Stray dog mauls minor boy According toThe Chronicle, the trifle is billed as 'a layered chocolatey sharing dessert with Cadbury milk chocolate, chocolate mousse, chocolate chip cookie and fondant with a creamy topping,' A giant Creme Egg trifle has arrived as Cadbury launches new treat; The trifle is a chocolate dessert which takes inspiration from the Easter sensation - the Creme Egg Pop the trifle into the fridge to chill for one hour before eating. DESSERTCLEMENTINE & GINGER TRIFLE (serves 8) A DVD presentation, songs sung of the times and a table quiz to test your memory of the events, plus a traditional English supper of bangers and mash followed by trifle. May 8. Celebrating victory EASY SUMMER TRIFLE SERVES 4 Buy 150g of strawberries (PS1.50), four peaches (PS1.20), 3 tbsp of peach jam (from a 90p jar), a slab of Madeira cake (50p), 300ml of double cream (PS1.25) and 2 tbsp caster sugar (from a 500g packet costing 99p). FOR LESS THAN A FIVER; FOR LESS THAN A FIVER Sunday Supper Uber delicious, serve well-chilled for a final flourish with trifle and mince pies. grapevine I was so excited [to work with trifles] because in my mind a trifle is just a layering of textures and flavors; [it enables me] to really play around with ideas ... History and memory: remaking a classic Italian sherry trifle Makes one large bowl or about 6-8 individual glasses Ingredients 2 punnets raspberries 18 amaretti biscuits 8 large trifle sponges 3 measures of almond, raspberry or peach liqueur 40g caster sugar For the custard 4 eggs 250ml milk 250ml double cream Few drops of vanilla flavouring 60g sugar To decorate 250ml mascarpone cheese Raspberries Chopped pistachios Mint Method 1. Sherry tasty; This rich Italian trifle recipe is an oldie but a goodie "English Trifle" follows chef and wannabe detective Saide Hoffmiller as she takes her daughter Breanna to England. English Trifle Would Peter Trifle have been such an imposing figure in the Manchester United goal? PICK OF THE DAY; Live football Sky Sports Xtra, 7.30pm
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