“Jack and the Beanstalk”

Cultural  

1. A children's story. Jack, a poor country boy, trades the family cow for a handful of magic beans, which grow into an enormous beanstalk reaching up into the clouds. Jack climbs the beanstalk and finds himself in the castle of an unfriendly giant. The giant senses Jack's presence and cries, “Fee, fie, fo, fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman!” Outwitting the giant, Jack is able to retrieve many goods once stolen from his family, including an enchanted goose that lays golden eggs. Jack then escapes by chopping down the beanstalk. The giant, who is pursuing him, falls to his death, and Jack and his family prosper.

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Example Sentences

If you have even a scrap of sunny ground for planting, definitely push a sunflower seed into the ground this winter and stand back — it’s not exactly like Jack and the Beanstalk, but the way sunflowers grow is truly miraculous.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the standout moments was the all-out denim ensemble, worn like a work suit, complete with a whimsical, floppy “Jack and the Beanstalk” style hat — thus blending worlds, both sartorially and culturally.

From Seattle Times

“Hey, remember when we were in kindergarten or first grade, and the teacher read us the ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ story?”

From Literature

He is starring in Jack and the Beanstalk, at Manchester Opera House, and filmed the popcorn, plastic cups and empty packets left among the seats.

From BBC

Now Solihull Council has confirmed its festive performances of Jack and the Beanstalk have also been moved.

From BBC