Eat for two Meaning in English
expression
ˈit/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈtu
EET for TOO
ˈiːt/ /fˈɔː/ /tˈuː
EET faw TOO
Definition
To eat as much food as two people would, usually because you are pregnant and eating for yourself and your unborn child.
Usage & Nuances
Used humorously or sympathetically for pregnant women, but can be used more generally for anyone eating a lot. Most common as "I'm eating for two" during pregnancy. Not literal; actual food needs do not double.
Spanish: comer por dosPortuguese (BR): comer por doisPortuguese (PT): comer por doisChinese (Simplified): 吃两个人的份Chinese (Traditional): 吃兩個人的份Hindi: दो लोगों जितना खानाArabic: يأكل لشخصينBengali: দুইজনের খাবার খাওয়াRussian: есть за двоихJapanese: 二人分食べるVietnamese: ăn cho hai ngườiKorean: 두 사람 몫으로 먹다Turkish: iki kişilik yemek yemekUrdu: دو لوگوں کے جتنا کھاناIndonesian: makan untuk dua orang
Example Sentences
She is pregnant and has to eat for two.
basic
My doctor said I do not need to eat for two.
basic
Many people think pregnant women should eat for two.
basic
Now that I’m pregnant, everyone tells me to eat for two, but I’m not sure that’s healthy.
natural
"You don’t need to eat for two! Just focus on eating healthy foods," said her nutritionist.
natural
Stop telling me to eat for two—I’m just craving ice cream!
natural