stick to the ribs, 这个别理解成“粘到肋骨上”，真实含义是（食物）顶饱，吃后感觉很饱。

【例句】
I'm sick of eating nothing but fruit and vegetables—give me something that will stick to the ribs.
我已经厌倦了只吃水果和蔬菜，给我一些能吃到顶饱的东西。

Have a bowl of my famous chili, it will stick to your ribs in this cold weather.
吃一碗我著名的辣椒，在这个寒冷的天气里，它会让你顶饱。