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Rustling up something quick B1

Making a fast meal at home from whatever's in the fridge — or reheating last night's leftovers.

whip up B2 — make food quicklyI can whip up a quick pasta if you're hungry.

warm up — reheat foodThere's some curry in the fridge — just warm it up in the microwave.

knock up B2 — make a meal quicklyI'll knock up something for dinner with whatever's in the fridge.

What's for dinner

Alex: I'm hungry but there's hardly anything in.

Robin: I can whip up a quick pasta, there's some sauce in the cupboard.

Alex: Or just warm up the curry from last night?

Robin: Even easier. I'll warm it up now.

Unexpected guest

Robin: Sorry, I didn't know you were coming round — have you eaten?

Guest: Not yet, but don't go to any trouble.

Robin: It's no bother, I'll knock up a quick omelette.

Guest: Lovely, thank you.

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