I could eat a horse

Meaning: I am extremely hungry.

Language: English

Literally: (Already vivid in English)

Example: “We walked all day without lunch, and by six I could eat a horse.”

Category: Food & Drink

Origin: A comic exaggeration: hungry enough to eat an entire horse. It is found from the 19th century; its first use has not been traced.

Equivalents in other languages

there's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip — Many things can go wrong before a plan succeeds.
born with a silver spoon in one's mouth — Born into a wealthy, privileged family.
butter wouldn't melt in someone's mouth — Someone looks innocent or proper, but probably is not.
a pie-crust promise — A promise that is easily broken.
the honeymoon period — The early, happy stage of a new relationship or arrangement, before problems appear.
all grist to the mill — Everything can be turned to use or advantage.

give someone a leg up — To help someone make progress or get started.
earn one's spurs — To prove one's ability and gain recognition.
penny wise and pound foolish — Careful with small amounts of money but wasteful with large ones.
meet someone halfway — To make a compromise with someone.
have a free hand — To have freedom to act as one sees fit.
wear sackcloth and ashes — To show public regret or repentance.

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