6 Minute English - The hidden life of buffets

Introduction Buffets are big meals when people can eat as much as they want. They are a feature of many and Sam discuss buffet meals and the history behind them. As usual, they teach related vocabulary as well. [Image: Getty] This week’s question Buffets are present in countries all around the world. In which country did buffets begin? a) The United States of America b) Sweden c) China Listen to the programme to find out the answer. Vocabulary eyes bigger than your belly (idiom) used when someone has taken more food than they can eat pile up gather a large quantity of something into a one place to form a pile get your money’s worth get good value for the money you have spent vicious circle problem or difficult situation which has the effect of creating new problems which then make the original situation even worse knock your socks off! (idiom) amaze and impress someone caterer pers