somebody can eat a horse
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Definição e Significado de "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

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What 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.

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After a long day of hiking, I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.
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