Question

Select the most appropriate idiom that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. Bheem has been shown in the popular culture as someone who eats in large quantity.

• A. eat humble pie
• B. eats like a horse
• C. eat like a bird
• D. chews the fat

Answer 1

Answer:

B. eats like a horse

• Meaning of the Idiom: To "eat like a horse" means to consistently eat very large amounts of food. Contextual Fit: The sentence refers to Bheem (a character from the Mahabharata known for his immense strength and appetite) eating in "large quantity." Among the given options, comparing someone's appetite to that of a horse is the standard English idiom for overeating or having a massive appetite.