Let them cook or touch some grass -Modern English Expressions

 

Here are two modern English expressions for your daily use: 

1. Let them cook

​The phrase has nothing to do with preparing food. "Cooking" is a metaphor for working on a plan, being creative, or showing skill.

 It tells others not to disturb,  and let a person finish their work because they are doing a good job.

Variations: You can also say "let him cook," "let her cook," or "let that boy cook".

Examples: 

a) Don't interrupt her. She is actually doing good. Let her cook.

b) He is doing his best. Let him cook. Don't disturb him. 

c) (in sports) He is funding his rhythm and scoring in his own way. Let him cook.

2. Touch some grass

It means to step away from the computer or phone, go outside, and reconnect with the real world. 

Examples: 

a) Mother: you are always playing games or busy with shorts. Go and touch some grass. 

b) Why are you arguing with strangers in comment sections for hours? It's a clear sign, you need to touch some grass.