How to Pronounce "eat like a bird"
expression
EET-LIKE-uh-BURD
EET-LIKE-uh-BERD
Definition
To eat very little food, often much less than others expect.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈit/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɝd
British English
ˈiːt/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /bˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EET-LIKE-uh-BURD
UK
EET-LIKE-uh-BERD
Listen in Context
If you eat like a bird, you might feel tired quickly.
She eats like a bird, just a few bites for lunch.
My little brother eats like a bird. He never finishes his plate.
Don’t worry, I eat like a bird so I won’t need a big dinner.