manger comme quatre

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French

Etymology

Literally, to "eat like four people".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɑ̃.ʒe kɔm katʁ/

Verb

manger comme quatre

  1. (simile) to eat like a horse
    Synonym: manger comme un ogre
    Antonym: manger comme un moineau