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one's eyes are bigger than one's stomach
one's eyes are bigger than one's stomach
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used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish
Humorous
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "one's eyes are bigger than one's stomach" and when to use it?
The idiom "one's eyes are bigger than one's stomach" is used to convey that someone has taken more food than they can actually eat, often due to greed, temptation, or overestimating their appetite. The origin of this phrase is thought to be based on the idea that when people see a variety of appealing dishes, they may serve themselves more food than they can physically consume, leading to waste or discomfort.
Example
At the all-you-can-eat buffet, I loaded up my plate, but my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach.
He ordered an enormous pizza, but halfway through, he realized his eyes had been bigger than his stomach.
She always serves herself generous portions, and her eyes are often bigger than her appetite.
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