Meaning of English breakfast | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Synonym of full English breakfast.
   countable
2. Ellipsis of English breakfast tea.
   abbreviation, alt-of, ellipsis, uncountable, usually

Examples

“His frequent remarks to her father, his renewal at intervals of his cup of English breakfast and cream, caused Sophie spasms of impatience.”

“There’s no denying that a nice strong cup of English breakfast or a double espresso can provide a kick start, but there are plenty of fruit and herbal alternatives that can do the same trick.”

“He left her sitting on the porch by herself, the mistress of the wicker chair, a front yard festooned with pickup trucks, and two hot cups of English breakfast she had not wanted in the first place.”

“Breakfast teas tend to be hearty and are often blends of tea from India and Africa. Favorites include English Breakfasts, Earl Greys, Ceylons, and Assams.”

“‘Just had a cup of tea and went. Have you heard of English breakfast?’ ‘What, d’you mean like eggs and bacon?’ ‘No, like English breakfast tea?’ […] ‘Tea up,’ I said, returning to the bedroom and handing Charley a steaming hot cup of English breakfast.”

“She remembered the Sunday afternoons she and Sarah had spent at the Rosebud, catching up over cups of English breakfast and carrot cake.”

“Of course, in an actual competition we’d both have cups of English breakfast or Earl Grey, and the same amount of milk for fairness, but this’ll do for you to get the idea.”

“She sipped hot English breakfast from her thermos and pulled the blanket close around her.”

“‘What kind would you like?’ replied the waitress. […] / ‘I don’t know, I’m not really a tea drinker,’ Melanie said with a lost puppy look. The girl laughed once more. / ‘Tell you what, I’ll bring you a cup of English breakfast,’ the girl said, her smile growing broader but holding a different content.”

“So, I confess—I am at home. In my lounge room to be exact. In a big, reddish brown Chesterfield armchair holding a cup of English breakfast, no milk, and looking out at my little garden, complete with a stone wall at the end and a few pairs of socks and undies on a washing line.”

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