the idea

Idioms  

1. Also, the very idea. See under what's the idea.

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Example Sentences

Food historian Alberto Grandi has spent years unpacking what he calls the “myth” of Italian cuisine: the idea that Italy’s food culture is ancient, fixed and universally shared across regions.

From Salon

He says the idea of eating and cooking with leftovers has always been important in Italy because through embargos, war and political turmoil, there wasn’t much to eat, so you had to find ways to re-use.

From Salon

He says the idea of being able to make these traditional dishes from specific areas has become a point of pride for many young people as they search for a sense of identity as well as cultural capital.

From Salon

Parla, an American who moved to Italy and built a career leading regional food tours, teaching cooking classes, and writing cookbooks, has spent years helping people unlearn the idea of a single Italian cuisine.

From Salon

The idea has received a mixed reaction, with one expert calling the new design too niche, while the National Caravan Council said its success would depend on a variety of factors, such as the availability of spare parts.

From BBC