rare (for a steak) [written and colloquial]

(slang) utterly destroyed; nothing survives; all go down together; to finish someting in one stroke; to make a clean sweep

medium-well done (steak) [written and colloquial]

medium-rare (for a steak) [written and colloquial]

medium (for a steak) [written and colloquial]

as a new arrival (to a place), one feeling insecure or unfamiliar with the surroundings

it is better to do what you are familiar with rather than something unknown, it is better to work in a familiar environment than a new working environment

well-done

half cooked

so familiar

cheating people who are close to you for benefits

describes a person who doesn't know how to deal with people in a proper manner; to not understand the ways of the world

practice makes perfect.

to take advantage of one's relationship / connection with someone [colloquial]

familiar; close relationship (spoken)

mature

unripe

cook until perfect

to boil and cook

to give someone a serious thrashing [colloquial]

stir-fry until cooked

to cook until soft or tender

putting up a fake laugh or smile (slang)

laugh like a fool with mouth wide open and eyes closed (slang)

cook thoroughly

acquaintance

to be tricked by someone who is supposed to be a friend

a familiar face

face looks familiar (spoken)

a familiar place [written and colloquial]