[make] a pig of {oneself}
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to eat to excess
The idiom "make a pig of oneself" originates from the behavior and characteristics associated with pigs, particularly their reputation for being gluttonous and voracious eaters. The phrase figuratively implies eating too much or overeating, often beyond what is considered normal or appropriate. It conveys the idea of excessive consumption, akin to the behavior of a pig at a feeding trough.
- There's so much good food here.I'm definitely going to make a pig of myself tonight.
- They made complete pigs of themselves at the dinner.
- This is a nice restaurant, so please try to mind your manners and not make pigs of yourselves.
- At the buffet, John made a pig of himself, piling his plate high with food and going back for multiple servings.
- Despite having a small appetite, Mary made a pig of herself at the all-you-can-eat restaurant, determined to get her money's worth.