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meantolearn  +  135716 Sat, 10 Sep 05 12:02 AM

1. What does the quotes mean? It's a line of an restaurant ad.

2. Are 'tender' and 'kick' common usage here?

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MrPedantic  +  135718 Sat, 10 Sep 05 12:09 AM

Hello M2L

It's difficult to say, without more context; but as it stands, it seems to relate to meat that has been cooked until it's tender, with a lightly spicy sauce or seasoning.

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meantolearn  +  135723 Sat, 10 Sep 05 12:28 AM

Hi MrP,

I believe you're right. There'is not much context with the ad.

So, 'kick' here means itty-bitty spicy? Is it a common usage?

Thanks,
meantolearn
MrPedantic  +  135727 Sat, 10 Sep 05 12:32 AM

Fairly common. If a drink has a "kick", it relates to the alcohol content; if food has a "kick", it usually relates to chilli, cayenne, paprika, etc.

Something that surprises your tongue, in other words.

MrP
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wistiti2, 4 yr 193 days ago

Oh, MrP, what do you mean exactly?  Embarrassed [:$]

 

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