manger comme un moineau

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French

Etymology

Literally, to "eat like a sparrow".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɑ̃.ʒe kɔ.m‿œ̃ mwa.no/

Verb

manger comme un moineau

  1. (simile) to eat like a bird (to eat very little)
    Antonyms: manger comme un ogre, manger comme quatre