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

strangers to the road of life

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

a familiar place [written and colloquial]