Idiom: eat like a horse
Meaning
Idiom: eat like a horse
- to frequently eat a large amount of food
Example sentences
— My daughter is super skinny but you'd never believe she eats like a horse.
— Sorry I'm eating like a horse but I didn't have time for lunch today.
— I’ve got three boys at home who eat like a horse so my grocery bill is so high these days.
— I never go to all-you-can-eat buffets anymore because I end up eating like a horse and feel sick afterwards.
— If you don’t stop eating like a horse you’re going to gain a lot of weight this winter.
— When we were on vacation my friend and I both ate like a horse and now we've got at least 10 kg to lose.
— Your girlfriend really eats like a horse, doesn’t she?
— My mom was so excited that my roommate ate like a horse when he came over to visit.
— I’ve been eating like a horse over the holidays and look forward to eating healthy foods in the new year.
Antonym (opposite meaning)
- eat like a bird
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