Eat like a horse Meaning in English
expression
EET LYKE uh HORS
EET LYKE uh HAWSS
Definition
To eat a lot of food, especially more than is typical.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal idiom used to describe someone who eats a lot. It's often used humorously or in exaggeration. Commonly heard in casual conversation, especially about people with big appetites. Do not use in very formal contexts.
Spanish: comer como un caballoPortuguese (BR): comer como um cavaloPortuguese (PT): comer como um cavaloChinese (Simplified): 吃得像马一样Chinese (Traditional): 喫得像馬一樣Hindi: घोड़े की तरह खानाArabic: يأكل كالحصانBengali: খুব বেশি খাওয়া - ঘোড়ার মতো খাওয়াRussian: есть как лошадьJapanese: 大食いだ - 馬のように食べるVietnamese: ăn như hạm - ăn như ngựaKorean: 엄청 많이 먹다 - 말처럼 먹다Turkish: kurt gibi yemek yemekUrdu: بہت زیادہ کھانا - گھوڑے کی طرح کھاناIndonesian: makan sangat banyak - makan seperti kuda
Example Sentences
My brother eats like a horse every time we have pizza.
basic
After playing soccer, she eats like a horse.
basic
You eat like a horse when you're hungry.
basic
Wow, you finished that whole burger? You really eat like a horse!
natural
Don't buy just one pizza—Tom eats like a horse.
natural
Ever since he started swimming, he eats like a horse.
natural