The play desperately needs fire in its belly; here, there's only cold porridge.
Times, Sunday Times
The sensation of cold porridge in my stomach gradually warms.
Times, Sunday Times
These observations go down like a cup of cold porridge.
Times, Sunday Times
If (when) your body has the appearance and all the elasticity of a bowl of cold porridge, it's time to get out the black all-in-one (with peplum).
Times, Sunday Times
It's just like drinking cold porridge really.
The Sun