Eyes Are Bigger Than One's Stomach

take more food than one can eat

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Chris, why don’t you finish eating that third helping of dessert?

I guess my eyes were bigger than my stomach when I said I wanted more.

I’m not surprised. The same thing happens to me. Sometimes, when I’m really hungry, I’ll take more food than I can possibly eat.