When do we eat Meaning in English
expression
Definition
A question someone asks to find out the time or moment when a meal will start. It is common among people who are waiting, often hungrily, for food.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often playful or impatient, usually asked by children or groups waiting for food. Can signal hunger or eagerness. In formal settings, people use more polite forms like 'Excuse me, what time will we eat?'.
Example Sentences
When do we eat? I'm so hungry.
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The children kept asking, 'When do we eat?' during the long trip.
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Before the party started, everyone was thinking, 'When do we eat?'
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Honestly, the only thing on my mind was, 'When do we eat?' after that long hike.
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Kids at summer camp have one question all day: 'When do we eat?'
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After smelling that delicious food, I couldn't help but ask, 'When do we eat?'
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