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eat like a pig

Language; Idioms

If some eats like a pig, they either eat too much or they have bad table manners.

catch someone red-handed

Language; Idioms

If someone is caught red-handed, they are found doing something wrong or illegal.

tongue in cheek

Language; Idioms

If something is tongue in cheek, it isn’t serious or meant to be taken seriously.

whet your appetite

Language; Idioms

If something whets your appetite, it interests you and makes you want more of it.

no holds barred

Language; Idioms

If there are no holds barred, there are no rules of conduct; you can do anything.

much ado about nothing

Language; Idioms

If there’s a lot of fuss about something trivial, there’s much ado about nothing.

at loose ends

Language; Idioms

If you are at a loose end, you have spare time but don't know what to do with it.

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