one's eyes are bigger than one's stomach
<i>one's</i>
wʌnz
vanz
eyes
aɪz
aiz
are
ɑ:
aa
bigger
bɪgə
bigē
than
ðæn
dhān
<i>one's</i>
wʌnz
vanz
<abbr style="text-decoration: underline;" title="stomach / belly" >stomach</abbr>
stʌmək
stamēk

Definition & Meaning of "one's eyes are bigger than one's stomach"in English

one's eyes are bigger than one's stomach
01

used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish 

Humorous
Idiom
Informal

What 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.

Examples
At the all-you-can-eat buffet, I loaded up my plate, but my eyes were definitely bigger than my stomach. 
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