Chestnuts roasting.

Meaning: This means that chestnuts are being cooked over heat until they are brown and crispy. It's like saying, The chestnuts are being cooked in a fire or oven.

Choice of Words: Chestnuts are a type of edible nut that are often roasted as a popular winter treat. Roasting is the cooking method used to cook these nuts by exposing them to dry heat. When you put them together, "Chestnuts roasting" describes the action of cooking chestnuts using dry heat.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Chestnuts roasting, filling the air with aroma.
• Chestnuts roasting, a ritual passed through time.
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• They roasted chestnuts over the fire.
• Grandfather taught me how to roast chestnuts.
• Chestnuts roasted, a taste of cozy delight.
• Chestnuts roasted, sweet scent wafted.
• Chestnuts burst, releasing steamy delight.
• Chestnuts shared, smiles exchanged.