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somebody can eat a horse
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used to say that one is overwhelemed by the sense of hunger and is willing to quench it the first chance one gets
Humorous
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "someone can eat a horse" and when to use it?
The idiom "someone can eat a horse" is a humorous way of expressing extreme hunger or a large appetite. While the exact origin of this idiom is uncertain, it likely comes from the idea that horses are large animals, to emphasize the intensity of one's hunger.
Example
After a long day of hiking, I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
I thought I was hungry, but after hearing his stomach growl, I realized he could definitely eat a horse.
