eat it
The phrase "eat it" is versatile in English, with meanings ranging from literal consumption to slang expressions for failure or dismissal.
Definition
A1General
(informal)To consume food.
Example
- I'm so hungry I can't wait to eat it.
B2Sports and Physical Activities
(slang)To fall forward and hit the ground, often face-first.
Example
- He lost his balance on the skateboard and totally ate it.
B2Figurative
(slang)To suffer a loss or defeat.
Example
- Our team really ate it in the last game.
C1Conversation
(idiomatic, dismissal)A phrase used to taunt or end a discussion abruptly.
Example
- If you don't like my idea, you can just eat it.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "eat it":
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