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Eat like a horse

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Non-literal MeaningPlay
The phrase is an exaggeration and not to be taken literally. It indicates eating voraciously, not actually like a horse. SlideWhen I saw him at the buffet, he was eating like a horse.
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Use the phrase to stress the large amount being eaten more than the manner of eating. SlideAlthough she's small, she can eat like a horse.
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Informal ContextPlay
It's informal and usually used in casual conversations, not in formal or polite settings. SlideWe need to prepare a lot of food for the picnic since Jake eats like a horse.
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