Introduction Buffets are big meals when people can eat as much as they want. They are a feature of many cultures.Neil 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 person or company which provides food and drink for special social occasions #learnenglish #vocabulary #6minuteneglish #buffet You can download a transcript and audio here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english_2023/ep-230112 More 6 Minute English episodes: United against food waste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z51Q29u4CWc 3-D printers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAhFY8oGSZs The hidden life of buffets https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8p7HytjrKj4 United against food waste https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z51Q29u4CWc Deep-sea mining https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2K2gB8b7qUw Can music mend a broken heart? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KLz5u2pH-yM SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos to help you improve your English: null Visit our website: https://www.bbclearningenglish.com/ Find us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbclearningenglish Find us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcle Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbclearningenglish.multimedia We like receiving and reading your comments - please use English when you comment.