Eat Like a Horse – बहुत ज्यादा खाना

Meaning & Explanation

The idiom “Eat like a horse” describes someone who:
✔ Eats large quantities of food (अत्यधिक मात्रा में भोजन करना)
✔ Has a huge appetite (भूख बहुत ज्यादा होना)
✔ Consumes food voraciously (लालच से खाना)

It humorously compares a person’s eating capacity to that of a horse, known for its large appetite.

Hindi Equivalent:

• “बहुत ज्यादा खाना” (To eat excessively)
• “घोड़े जैसी भूख होना” (To have an appetite like a horse)
• “खाने पर टूट पड़ना” (To pounce on food)

Detailed Explanation

This phrase is used when referring to:
✔ People with big appetites
✔ Occasions of excessive eating (like buffets or festivals)
✔ Humorous observations about someone’s eating habits

Common contexts: Family gatherings, food challenges, describing growing teenagers

Real-Life Examples

1. Teenage Appetite
   • English: “My son eats like a horse after basketball practice!”
   • Hindi: “बास्केटबॉल प्रैक्टिस के बाद मेरा बेटा घोड़े की तरह खाता है!”
2. Festive Eating
   • English: “At weddings, I eat like a horse – so many delicious dishes!”
   • Hindi: “शादियों में मैं बहुत ज्यादा खाता हूँ – इतने स्वादिष्ट पकवान!”
3. Food Challenge
   • English: “He ate 8 burgers in one sitting – truly eats like a horse!”
   • Hindi: “उसने एक बैठक में 8 बर्गर खा लिए – सचमुच घोड़े जैसी भूख!”

Psychological & Social Insight

Why This Phrase Matters:
✓ Cultural Observation: Highlights our relationship with food
✓ Humorous Relief: Makes large appetites socially acceptable
✓ Growth Indicator: Often used for growing children/athletes

When to Use This Phrase:
✔ Describing healthy appetites
✔ After big meals/food events
✔ In light-hearted conversations

Usage Tips

✔ Best used informally
✔ Often said affectionately
✔ Avoid with people sensitive about eating habits

Similar Expressions

English	Hindi
“Have a hollow leg”	“पेट में कुछ नहीं भरता”
“Wolf down food”	“खाना झपट्टा मारना”
“Bottomless pit”	“अथाह पेट”

Cultural Perspectives

• Western View: Often associated with manual laborers/athletes
• Indian Context: Connected to hospitality and feeding guests well
• Global Relevance: Recognized in food cultures worldwide

Reflection Questions:

1. Who do you know that “eats like a horse”?
2. When have you eaten the most in your life?
3. How does your culture view big appetites?