Meaning of the word "someone's eyes are bigger than their stomach" in English
What does "someone's eyes are bigger than their stomach" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
someone's eyes are bigger than their stomach
US /ˈsʌm.wʌnz aɪz ɑːr ˈbɪɡ.ər ðæn ðer ˈstʌm.ək/
UK /ˈsʌm.wʌnz aɪz ɑː ˈbɪɡ.ə ðæn ðeə ˈstʌm.ək/
Idiom
to take more food than one can actually eat
Example:
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He ordered three main courses, but his eyes were bigger than his stomach.
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I think my eyes were bigger than my stomach when I filled my plate at the buffet.