Cheeky Nando's

CHEE-kee NAN-dohz /ˈtʃiːki ˈnændəʊz/

Informal Neutral

What it really means

Going to Nando's (a popular grilled-chicken chain) casually with friends, often on a whim. "Cheeky" here means a small, fun treat you did not really plan. Order at the counter and pick your spice level.

Chinese explanation

和朋友随性去 Nando's（很受欢迎的烤鸡连锁店）吃一顿。这里的"cheeky"表示临时起意的小放纵。到柜台点餐，自选辣度。

Example conversation

A: Lecture's cancelled. Cheeky Nando's? B: Say no more, let's go.

A：课取消了。去搓一顿 Nando\'s？ B：不用多说，走吧。

What you could say back

“Go on then — medium spice for me.”

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