eating like a horse
Consuming massive portions
Eating like a horse describes consuming food in large quantities, with enthusiasm and little restraint.
The comparison reflects how horses, being large animals, require substantial amounts of feed.
The phrase typically characterizes someone with a notably hearty appetite, often used with mild amazement or humor: After hiking all day, I was eating like a horse.
It can also describe a pattern of heavy eating over time: He's been eating like a horse since he started training.
- voraciousExtremely eager to consume
- piggishGreedily self-indulgent
- overindulgenceExcessive consumption or enjoyment
- overeatingConsuming beyond bodily needs
- ravenousExtremely hungry, insatiable
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