Cooking food for a man is a good way to win his affections.

(idiomatic) People of similar character, background, racial group or taste tend to congregate or associate with one another.

(idiomatic, informal) Very good; exquisite; particularly desirable.

(idiomatic) To deal with a problem or situation only if and when it arises.

A form of film punctuation in which the picture is instantaneously darkened.

To employ a form of film punctuation in which the picture brightens until it is completely white.

(film) An ending of this kind.

(transitive, idiomatic) To be confident in being able to do something. / (transitive, idiomatic) To have an inclination to do something.

(transitive, idiomatic) To anticipate, expect, or wait for, especially with a feeling of approval or pleasure. To be excited or eager to.

(idiomatic) Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.