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    Select the most appropriate idiom for the highlighted word segment. Some people are very restrictive when it comes to eating while some people e
    Question

    Select the most appropriate idiom for the highlighted word segment.
    Some people are very restrictive when it comes to eating while some people eat excessively whether it’s tasty or not.

    A.

    Eat like a bird

    B.

    Eat my hat

    C.

    Eat humble pie

    D.

    Eat like a horse

    Correct option is D

    The correct idiom to replace the highlighted words is "Eat like a horse."
    Explanation:
    · Eat like a horse means to eat a large amount of food (Hindi: "बहुत अधिक खाना").
    Example:
    · He eats like a horse after playing football.
    Incorrect Options:
    · (a) Eat like a bird – Means "eat very little."
    · (b) Eat my hat – Means "to be very surprised."
    · (c) Eat humble pie – Means "to admit a mistake and apologize."

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