eat a horse

eat a horse
eat a horse — see horse, 1
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Main Entry:eat
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eat a horse
informal
◇ Someone who is very hungry can be described as being hungry enough to eat a horse.

I didn't eat today and now I'm so hungry I could eat a horse.

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Main Entry:horse

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