have eyes bigger than one's stomach
The phrase "have eyes bigger than one's stomach" is often used to describe situations where someone's desires exceed their actual capacity, particularly in relation to food or tasks.
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Definition
B2Dining
(informal)To take more food than one can eat.
Example
- She piled her plate high with desserts, but it turned out she had eyes bigger than her stomach.
B2General
(informal)To want or take on more than one can manage.
Example
- He agreed to lead three projects at once, but he had eyes bigger than his stomach and couldn't keep up.
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