Vida Cotidiana - Appetite

Descubra como os idiomas em inglês como "the munchies" e "have a sweet tooth" se relacionam com o apetite em inglês.

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to [have] a sweet tooth [frase]

to be attracted to food that contains a lot of sugar

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hollow leg [substantivo]

perna oca

Ex: At the all-you-can-eat buffet , he piled his plate so high , it was clear he possesses a hollow leg .

No buffet all-you-can-eat, ele empilhou seu prato tão alto que estava claro que ele possui uma perna oca.

the munchies [substantivo]

a fome repentina

Ex:

Ele é conhecido por suas corridas noturnas até a loja de conveniência por doces e refrigerante, impulsionado por desejo repentino de comer.

{sb} (can|could) eat a horse [Sentença]

used to say that one is overwhelemed by the sense of hunger and is willing to quench it the first chance one gets

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to [make] {one's} mouth water [frase]

to feel excessive and uncontrollable hunger when seeing, smelling, or even thinking of a delicious food or drink

Ex: The chocolate display in the bakery window makes my mouth water every time I walk by .

used to describe a greedy person who takes more food than they could possibly finish

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to [whet] {one's} appetite [frase]

to severely increase one's desire for food

Ex: The sample platter at the food festival was a delightful way to whet your appetite and decide which vendor to visit next .

to [get] stuck (in|into) [frase]

to start with much enthusiasm

Ex: After a long week of planning , they were excited to get stuck into their weekend getaway .

{sb} could murder {sth} [Sentença]

used to tell someone that they are eating or drinking too much of something

Ex: After a long day at work , I could murder a hot cup of coffee .

(as|) full as a tick [frase]

no longer able to eat due to having a full stomach

Ex: I had a huge breakfast this morning , and now I 'm full as a tick ; I 'll skip lunch .

to [melt] in {one's} mouth [frase]

(of food) to be really tasty and require not much chewing

Ex: The perfectly ripe mango was so sweet and juicy that it seemed to melt in my mouth .