manger comme un ogre

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French

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Etymology

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Literally, to eat like an ogre.

Pronunciation

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

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manger comme un ogre

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