A: You don’t look well. What happened? B: I’m having a stomachache. Last night I watched such a sad movie that I pigged out on a full carton of ice cream to make myself feel better. Note: To “pig out” means to “eat ravenously; gorge oneself.” The phrase describes a situation where you ate a lot more than you should have. Because pigs have voracious appetites, it is not surprising that they have gained a reputation for gluttony; the comparison of human eaters to pigs have been common throughout history. While some idioms are hard to relate to, “pig out” is one that makes sense. |