08 Funny idioms with food - Free English lesson (ESL) 1. “Egghead” Meaning : A very studious person, intellectually gifted in the field of academics, a very intelligent person Example : I think Jane will do well in her finals. She has always been a kind of egghead from elementary school all the way through college. 2. “Big cheese” Meaning : An important and influential person Example : Do you know Peter? He’s a big cheese at the company, he may help you to get a