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Phrases
out of the frying pan into the fire
: clear of one difficulty only to fall into a greater one
Examples of frying pan in a Sentence
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Augusto nods and ducks away, returning a second later to hand the man a frying pan, possibly a loan or a gift to a fellow struggling unhoused Angeleno.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Back roads going into the Bruneau Canyon can turn into a greasy frying pan of infamous Owyhee gumbo from one freak desert storm.
—Pete Zimowsky, Idaho Statesman, 31 Jan. 2024
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—Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 20 Jan. 2024
Authorities release bodycam video Bodycam video released by the sheriff’s department Wednesday shows a deputy walking up to the doorway of the home before Gainer can be seen in the video holding what authorities described as a frying pan and a gardening tool.
—Cindy Von Quednow, CNN, 14 Mar. 2024
That's why frying pans often have wooden or plastic handles.
—Rhett Allain, WIRED, 10 Mar. 2024
This 10-piece set consists of 8- and 10-inch frying pans, 1- and 2-quart saucepans with lids, a 3-quart sauté pan with lid, a 5-quart stock pot with lid, and a cleaning sponge.
—Nor'adila Hepburn, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
Videos from these shows include people frying up the little green sticks in frying pans with oil and adding seasoning like powdered cheese to them.
—Esme Mazzeo, Peoplemag, 1 Feb. 2024
Heat a quarter-inch of canola oil in a frying pan to about 350 degrees.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 5 Jan. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of frying pan was
in the 14th century
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“Frying pan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frying%20pan. Accessed 11 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
frying pan
noun
: a metal pan with a handle for frying foods
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