cup of tea

Definition

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see cup, tea. A cup or mug with tea in it.

Example Sentences

• "Would you be a dear and get me a cup of tea, please?"
• "In the heady days of 1970, the national average wage was about £6,200 in today's money, but a cup of BR tea was within everyone's reach at 9d (2020 value: 55p) until it suddenly went up to 11p (2020: 70p). (The 2020 price would relate to 11d, not 11p; decimalisation took place in 1971.)"
• ""We know the impact talking and listening can have. A cup of tea and a chat won't solve everything, but it can be a start."