Question

Discuss the hidden
meaning in the expression.
• It catered to large appetites
and modest purses.​

Answer 1

'It catered to large appetites and modest purses' meant something designed for people with low income and the serving size was huge.

• Soapy read this line in the restaurant which was written by the hotel manager.
• Soapy was very hungry and he ordered a lot of food.
• After eating, he asked the waiter to call the cop as he couldn't pay the bill.
• However, the waiter surprised him by saying there was no cop this time.

Answer 2

Answer:

The restaurant prepared food for ordinary workers who had large appetites but very little money