I could eat a horse

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phrase

I'm very hungry.

After running the marathon, I was so famished I could eat a horse
Visual representation of "I could eat a horse" - I'm very hungry

Often appears as...

  • i'm so hungry
  • i could eat a horse; after that workout

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Exaggeration

This phrase uses exaggeration to express extreme hunger but isn't meant to be taken literally.

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I missed lunch today, and now I could eat a horse!
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Informal

It's a casual expression, suitable for informal situations, but too colloquial for formal contexts.

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Guys, let's get pizza. I could eat a horse right now!
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Cultural Sensitivity

Some cultures might find the idea offensive. Be mindful of the setting and who you're talking to.

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Be careful saying 'I could eat a horse' in a country where horses are revered.
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