[eat] like a (horse|pig)
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to eat an excessive amount of food
The idiom "eat like a horse" has its origin in the behavior and appetite of horses and pigs. Horses are known for their large size, strength, and constant need for sustenance, while pigs are notorious for their voracious appetite and ability to consume large amounts of food. The idiom is used figuratively to describe someone who eats excessively or has a hearty appetite, emphasizing their seemingly insatiable hunger or the quantity of food they consume.
- Despite her petite figure, Mary eats like a horse, often finishing multiple plates of food during meals.
- After a long day of physical labor, John comes home and eats like a pig, devouring everything in sight.
- The football player's enormous appetite is well-known among his teammates.He eats like a horse, consuming huge portions of food to fuel his athletic performance.
- Despite being on a diet, Tom couldn't resist the buffet and ate like a pig, regretting it afterward.
- The children had been playing all day, and when dinner was served, they ate like horses, their plates quickly emptied and asking for seconds.
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