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have eyes bigger than one's belly

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

Synonym of have eyes bigger than one's stomach.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • His eyes are bigger than his belly.
  • Your eyes are bigger than your belly.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: have eyes bigger than one's stomach

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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