manger comme un ogre

French

Etymology

Literally, “to eat like an ogre”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mɑ̃.ʒe kɔ.m‿œ̃.n‿ɔɡʁ/
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Verb

manger comme un ogre

  1. (simile) to eat like a horse
    Synonym: manger comme quatre
    Antonym: manger comme un moineau
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