English · Idiom Attested

have eyes bigger than one's stomach

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To have asked for or taken more of something (especially food) than one is actually capable of handling (or eating).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhận hoặc lấy nhiều thứ hơn khả năng xử lý

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Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Sources & notes

Imported from Wikipedia “English-language idioms” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29), pending review.

Common questions

What does “have eyes bigger than one's stomach” mean?

To have asked for or taken more of something (especially food) than one is actually capable of handling (or eating).

Is “have eyes bigger than one's stomach” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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