To have a hollow leg Meaning in English
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Definition
This expression is used to describe someone who can eat a lot of food without getting full, as if their leg (or stomach) is empty and can hold more.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, humorous idiom. Used mainly about children, teenagers, or very slim people who eat a lot. Not literal; do not use in formal writing. Often 'He/She must have a hollow leg.'
Example Sentences
My brother has a hollow leg. He eats all the time!
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You must have a hollow leg to finish two pizzas by yourself.
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Kids sometimes have a hollow leg and need extra snacks.
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Wow, you really have a hollow leg—where does all that food go?
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Every time we go out, Jane proves she has a hollow leg—she never leaves anything on her plate.
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He's so skinny but eats so much—he definitely has a hollow leg!
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