Somebody’s eyes are bigger than their stomach
idiom
Someone wants to consume more than they can handle or is needed.
You're ordering a lot of food, don't let your eyes be bigger than your stomach.
Often appears as...
- eating too much
- excess consumption
Usage tips
Idiomatic
idiom
Someone wants to consume more than they can handle or is needed.
You're ordering a lot of food, don't let your eyes be bigger than your stomach.
Often appears as...
- eating too much
- excess consumption
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Food Context
Use this phrase when talking about someone ordering or serving more food than they can eat.
At the buffet, her eyes were bigger than her stomach; she couldn't finish her second plate.
Pro Tip 2/3Metaphoric Usage
The phrase can metaphorically describe taking on more tasks than one can manage.
He had his eyes bigger than his stomach with three projects due on the same day.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Caution
In some cultures, using this phrase might be seen as rude or critical of someone's eating habits.
Careful when saying her eyes are bigger than her stomach; it might offend her.
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