Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
a-hollow-leg
idiomatic expression
[ə ˈhɒloʊ lɛɡ]
Definition
A humorous expression referring to someone who has an insatiable appetite or can eat a lot without seemingly getting full.
Examples
- After the feast, I swear John must have a hollow leg; he went back for seconds and thirds!
- She always orders a huge meal and somehow finishes it all—it’s like she has a hollow leg.
- Even after the big dinner, I could tell he was still hungry. It’s like he has a hollow leg!
Meaning
The phrase ‘a-hollow-leg’ suggests that a person has a special capacity for consuming food, as if they have a storage space in their leg for extra food.
Synonyms
- Bottomless pit
- Large appetite
- Food enthusiast
