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Describe a meal that always comforts you when you're feeling down.

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My go-to comfort meal is a simple tomato soup with buttered toast. It's warm, familiar, and it reminds me of being looked after as a child. I make it whenever I'm a bit run down or just need cheering up.

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  • hit the spot — to be exactly what you wanted or needed“After a long walk, a cold drink really hits the spot.”
  • a different person — feeling completely changed, usually much better“After a good night's sleep I feel like a different person.”

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