How is the phrase avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre. translated from French to English

English translation
to bite off more than one can chew
phrase

Vouloir plus qu'on ne peut réellement consommer ou accomplir.

Wanting more than one can actually consume or accomplish.

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  • Je pense que j'ai les yeux plus gros que le ventre aujourd'hui. — I think I have my eyes bigger than my stomach today.

  • As-tu déjà eu les yeux plus gros que le ventre au restaurant ? — Have you ever had your eyes bigger than your stomach at a restaurant?

  • Évitez d'avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre lors de ce buffet. — Avoid having your eyes bigger than your stomach at this buffet.

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